Field Services Technician - Fiber Telecommunications - Richmond, VA

Stand8 Technology Consulting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with Anthem

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time-off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discount programs via ADP WorkforceNow

Job summary

Stand8 Technology Consulting is seeking a Field Service Technician III - Fiber Telecommunications for a contract position in the Richmond, VA area. You will install, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical fiber optic telecom infrastructure across data centers and carrier hotels.

The role requires 4+ years of field experience, DWDM/Sonet/TDM/Ethernet/IP transport experience, OTDR testing, and the ability to lift 75 pounds.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain telecom network equipment.
• Perform OTDR, Ethernet, BER, and SONET tests.
• Install and test fiber patch cords.
• Turn up and troubleshoot DWDM, SONET, TDM, IP, and Ethernet equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot outages and transport network issues.
• Travel throughout Richmond and surrounding areas, with occasional overnight travel.
• Maintain schedule flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency restoration activities.

Skills

Field installation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Physical ability

Driving needed

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR testing

Fiber optic testing equipment

Job description

Stand8 provides end to end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

The Field Service Technician III - Fiber Telecommunications is a contract position supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical fiber optic telecommunications infrastructure. The technician will perform field-based work involving optical transport systems, IP networking, customer turn-ups, preventive maintenance, emergency restoration, and network troubleshooting. Work will take place in central offices, data centers, carrier hotels, customer facilities, and outdoor telecommunications environments, with occasional overnight travel and rotating on-call support. T

Location & Work Type

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Work Type: Onsite

Key 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Preferred (Optional):

• Experience with Optical Power Meter, Fiber Identifier, Fiber Scope, and Digital Multimeter.
• Experience testing 1G, 10G, 100G, and 400G circuits.
• Knowledge of RFC2544, RFC6349 (TrueSpeed), and Y.1564.
• Experience with DC power plants, high-voltage electrical systems, and critical facilities.
• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

The base range for this contract position is $30 - $40 / per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

About Us

Stand8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more.
Stand8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.

Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.

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