Lead Fiber Optic Technician - Field Ops Leader

EOS IT Solutions; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental insurance

Travel pay

Overtime bonus opportunities

PTO 10 days

Paid holidays

Sick days

401(k) match

Job summary

EOS IT Solutions in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Lead Technician – Fiber Optic Engineering to oversee fiber deployment, splicing, testing, and maintenance across large-scale environments. You will act as second‑in‑command to the Site Supervisor, blending hands‑on leadership with on‑site coordination.

Lead teams of Fiber Splicing and Field Technicians, monitor progress against schedules, manage material coordination, and ensure safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fiber optic splicing, installation, or field operations in data-center or large-scale networks.
• Hands-on fiber testing and troubleshooting with OTDR/OLTS.
• Proven ability to lead or coordinate field teams and manage workloads.
• Knowledge of safety standards and QA/QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Supervisor with planning, coordination, and execution of fiber optic projects.
• Provide hands-on leadership during installation, splicing, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor daily deliverables and progress against project schedules.
• Coordinate material, inventory, and procurement to keep field teams operational.
• Provide on-site leadership coverage in the absence of the Site Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with ITU, FOA, BICSI, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Installation

Field operations

OTDR testing

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Documentation & reporting

Education

FOA CFOT

BICSI Technician Certification

OSHA 10/30

Job description

EOS IT Solutions in Montgomery, AL is seeking a Lead Technician – Fiber Optic Engineering to oversee fiber deployment, splicing, testing, and maintenance across large-scale environments. You will act as second‑in‑command to the Site Supervisor, blending hands‑on leadership with on‑site coordination.

Lead teams of Fiber Splicing and Field Technicians, monitor progress against schedules, manage material coordination, and ensure safety and quality standards.