Fiber Technician: Training Provided, OT & Benefits

Communication Data Link & Renda Group; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

CDL assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniforms

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Communication Data Link is seeking a Fiber Technician to join our team in Grimes, IA. We provide training to help you grow in this role and perform fiber optic installations and repairs with safety as a priority.

You will splice, test, and activate fiber networks, work with aerial and underground lines, and operate equipment like bucket trucks. Attractive wages and benefits accompany a stable, safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program.
• Experience in installing and repairing fiber optic lines, including above-ground on poles or underground; repairing existing lines.
• Aerial experience preferred.
• Experience with Jetting Fiber.
• Excellent manual dexterity and color vision.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices.
• Ability to guide safe work practices in high-pressure environments.
• Capable of handling logistics and crew assignments (preferred).
• Experience operating bucket trucks or man-lifts (preferred).
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and on uneven surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Fiber, coax, and copper splicing and activation.
• Provide fiber splicing services such as hot cut work, emergency testing, and restoration.
• Provide complete Outside Plant Splicing (OSP) and Inside Plant Splicing (ISP) fiber splicing services.
• Long Haul Aerial or Underground installations.
• Work with Entrance Cabinets and Distribution Panels.
• Support New Builds & Extensions and System Cutovers.
• Perform Fusion/Mechanical splicing and troubleshoot with OTDR and Power Meter.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Safety procedures

Self supervision

Education

Trade certification/education program

Fiber optic installation experience

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Jetting fiber

OTDR testing

Job description

Communication Data Link is seeking a Fiber Technician to join our team in Grimes, IA. We provide training to help you grow in this role and perform fiber optic installations and repairs with safety as a priority.

You will splice, test, and activate fiber networks, work with aerial and underground lines, and operate equipment like bucket trucks. Attractive wages and benefits accompany a stable, safety-focused work environment.