Fiber Telecom Field Technician - Install, Repair & Restore

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage and HSA through Anthe

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Discount programs

Job summary

Stand8 is seeking a Field Service Technician III - Fiber Telecommunications to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical fiber telecom infrastructure. The role is contract-based and field-focused, covering central offices, data centers, and customer facilities across the US with occasional travel.

The candidate will perform OTDR and BER testing, turn-ups, preventative maintenance, and emergency restoration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on telecommunications field experience.
• Experience with DWDM, SONET, TDM, Ethernet, and/or IP transport equipment.
• Experience performing OTDR testing and telecommunications turn-ups.
• Strong troubleshooting and field installation experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass background screening.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and maintain telecommunications network equipment.
• Perform OTDR, Ethernet, BER, and SONET acceptance testing.
• Install, clean, label, and test fiber optic patch cords.
• Turn up and troubleshoot DWDM, SONET, TDM, IP, and Ethernet equipment.
• Complete preventative and corrective maintenance on network infrastructure.
• Support emergency network restoration efforts.
• Troubleshoot customer service outages and transport network issues.
• Perform equipment installations, decommissioning, and preliminary site surveys.
• Maintain critical infrastructure including DC power systems, telecom facilities, and fiber infrastructure.
• Support metro and long-haul fiber networks as assigned.
• Complete site surveys, audit reports, maintenance records, and testing documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, conference calls, and rotating on-call afterhours support.
• Travel throughout Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas, including occasional overnight travel.
• Maintain schedule flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency restoration activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Physical strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR testing equipment

Fiber optic equipment

IP transport hardware

Job description

Stand8 is seeking a Field Service Technician III - Fiber Telecommunications to support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical fiber telecom infrastructure. The role is contract-based and field-focused, covering central offices, data centers, and customer facilities across the US with occasional travel.

The candidate will perform OTDR and BER testing, turn-ups, preventative maintenance, and emergency restoration.