Field OSP Technician: Fiber & Copper Install/Repair

Akima; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics in Fort Irwin, CA is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to install, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper systems across aerial, underground, and buried routes. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and operate OTDRs and power meters.

The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in outside plant telecommunications, fiber optics, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber optic installation, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Ability to read construction drawings, cable records, and network diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cable systems.
• Perform aerial and underground outside plant construction support.
• Read and interpret blueprints, splice diagrams, work prints, maps, and job specifications.
• Install and maintain handholes, pedestals, cabinets, terminals, closures, and related OSP equipment.
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR, power meters, light sources, and related test equipment.
• Identify and resolve service issues, cable faults, signal loss, and damaged infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, test results, redlines, materials used, and field changes.
• Operate and maintain basic telecom tools, hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Follow safety standards, traffic control procedures, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, customers, inspectors, and other field crews.
• Support emergency restoration work as needed, including after-hours or weekend response.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, safe, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Outside plant telecommunications

Fiber optic installation/testing

Read construction drawings

Valid driver’s license

Lift up to 50 lbs / outdoor labor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Fiber optic certification FOA CFOT

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Basic telecom testing tools

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics in Fort Irwin, CA is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to install, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper systems across aerial, underground, and buried routes. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and operate OTDRs and power meters.

The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and competitive hourly pay