Field Fiber Optic Tech: Splicing, WiFi & IP Networks

Diamond Communications; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Vacation days

Personal days

Floating holidays

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance & More

Job summary

Diamond Communications is seeking a Fiber Optic Network Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic infrastructure and telecom equipment in field and office settings.

The role requires experience with fiber installation, testing, splicing, structured cabling, and IP networking, with preferred WiFi platform experience. Must be able to travel to park sites and endure outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical school certification, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience installing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fiber optic infrastructure.
• Experience with structured cabling (Cat5e/Cat6) and inside/outside plant construction.
• Experience deploying, configuring, or supporting managed WiFi solutions, wireless access points, controllers, and enterprise wireless networks.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching, routing, VLANs, and PoE.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications infrastructure and IP-based communications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, splice, test, maintain, and troubleshoot inside and outside plant fiber optic infrastructure.
• Perform fiber optic testing using OTDRs, power meters, fusion splicers, and other industry-standard equipment.
• Install, terminate, certify, and troubleshoot Cat5e/Cat6 structured cabling systems.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, utilities, customers, and service providers.
• Manage telecommunications infrastructure projects including scheduling, coordination, and stakeholder communication.
• Resource planning, material procurement, and logistics; contractor oversight and RFIs.

Skills

Fiber installation

OTDR testing

Splicing

Cat5e/Cat6

IP networking

WiFi systems

Field work

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

OTDRs

Fusion splicers

Power meters

Cable locators

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Diamond Communications is seeking a Fiber Optic Network Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic infrastructure and telecom equipment in field and office settings.

The role requires experience with fiber installation, testing, splicing, structured cabling, and IP networking, with preferred WiFi platform experience. Must be able to travel to park sites and endure outdoor conditions.