Field Fiber Optic Technician: Install, Test & Troubleshoot

Austin Industries, Inc.; Borger, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber networks across multiple job sites. You will follow safety protocols and company standards while on-site and during transit.

Responsibilities include installing splice enclosures, fiber preparation, testing, and reporting. You will coordinate daily crew activities, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, productive work site in Borger, TX.

Qualifications

• Experience installing fiber optic networks on multi-site projects.
• Proficient in testing fiber and reading results.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fiber splice enclosures
• Onsite plant fiber optic cable slicing, to include both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
• Unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing
• Fiber troubleshooting and repair, test report generation.
• Coordinate daily crew activities and work schedule
• Maintaining a safe and quality work site and location
• Maintain Fiber equipment and tools
• Daily inspection of all equipment assigned to crew
• Maintain daily production rates
• Ensure work is conducted in a safe manner and according to company safety and OSHA practices

Skills

Fiber optic installation

Fiber testing

Safety compliance

On-site logistics

Tools

Fiber test equipment

Splice enclosures

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fiber networks across multiple job sites. You will follow safety protocols and company standards while on-site and during transit.

Responsibilities include installing splice enclosures, fiber preparation, testing, and reporting. You will coordinate daily crew activities, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, productive work site in Borger, TX.