Field Fiber Technician — Install, Splice & Test

Cable East; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable-East is seeking a Fiber Technician to perform installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fiber optic networks in outdoor and indoor environments. Work will cover residential, commercial, and carrier settings with travel across Georgia, reporting to the Metro E Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and 1–2 years of fiber-related experience. Standard schedule is 6:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Completion of a High School Diploma or attainment of a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D).
• 1 to 2 years of experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, testing, maintenance, or telecommunications construction, preferably in aerial and/or underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, place, and secure fiber optic cable in aerial, underground, and indoor environments in accordance with engineering prints and construction standards.
• Perform fiber preparation, fusion splicing, connectorization, and enclosure/terminal installation to support new builds, upgrades, and service restoration.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber networks using OTDRs, light sources, power meters, and visual fault locators to verify signal quality and isolate faults.
• Read and interpret route maps, splice matrices, work orders, and construction drawings to complete assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Repair damaged cable, restore service outages, and document splice loss, test results, and as-built information in company systems.
• Operate safely in the field using hand tools, ladders, bucket trucks, and test equipment while supporting construction and maintenance activities.

Skills

Fiber installation

Splicing

Testing

Telecommunications construction

Reading construction drawings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OTDRs

Light sources

Power meters

Fiber test equipment

Job description

Cable-East is seeking a Fiber Technician to perform installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of fiber optic networks in outdoor and indoor environments. Work will cover residential, commercial, and carrier settings with travel across Georgia, reporting to the Metro E Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and 1–2 years of fiber-related experience. Standard schedule is 6:00 a.m.