Fiber Optics Field Tech II: Growth & Training

Pillar Innovations; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses for safety

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pillar Innovations is seeking a Field Technician II - Fiber Optics to install and maintain fiber networks in outside plant locations, including poles and underground conduits. You will splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber runs, working with splicers, OTDRs, and power meters.

Safety and adherence to procedures are essential, and you’ll operate a bucket truck at heights up to 60 feet. The role requires 2–4 years of fiber optics experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to read

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of fiber optics experience preferred.
• Ability to identify independent colors and learn color codes.
• Valid Driver’s License is required.
• Experience with bucket truck, ladders, and pole work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• String and maintain fiber optic cable including pulling, tensioning, stranding, and spacing lines.
• Terminate, splice, document, and test fiber optic cables to meet customer needs.
• Troubleshoot and repair fiber lines in outside plant locations (poles, underground, conduits).
• Operate fiber testing equipment (splicers, OTDR, power meters) and read network diagrams.

Skills

Fiber optics experience

Valid Driver's License

Safety conscious

Height/work at heights

Tools

Splicer

OTDR

Power Meter

Fiber hand tools

Job description

Pillar Innovations is seeking a Field Technician II - Fiber Optics to install and maintain fiber networks in outside plant locations, including poles and underground conduits. You will splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber runs, working with splicers, OTDRs, and power meters.

Safety and adherence to procedures are essential, and you’ll operate a bucket truck at heights up to 60 feet. The role requires 2–4 years of fiber optics experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to read