Network Technician

Indigo; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Atlanta is seeking a Network Technician to join their team. In this role, you will install and splice duplex fibre according to specifications, conduct fibre path testing, and troubleshoot using VFL and OTDR. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in fibre optic installation and the ability to work independently. This full-time position offers opportunities for training and development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fibre optic installation and fusion splicing.
• Ability to interpret engineering design plans and work independently.
• Proficient in using VFL and OTDR for fibre testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering design plans and work independently on‑site.

Responsibilities

• Install duplex fibre and perform fusion splicing as per EDP specifications.
• Conduct fibre path testing using Visual Fault Locator (VFL) and OTDR.
• Confirm connectivity between MPO connectors using VFL.
• Verify connectivity between MPO connectors and port map using VFL.
• Qualify splices at 0.1 dB at 1550 nm with OTDR.

Skills

Fibre optic installation

Fusion splicing

Familiarity with MPO connectivity

ODF setups

VFL usage

OTDR troubleshooting

Tools

VFL

OTDR

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

• Install duplex fibre from reels and perform fusion splicing to trunk fibres as per EDP specifications.
• Splice fibres from A-side trunk to B-side trunk within the Optical Distribution Frame (ODF) lineup, using blunt-end duplex fibre reels provided by the customer.
• Conduct fibre path testing using Visual Fault Locator (VFL) and Optical Time‑Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
• Use VFL to confirm connectivity between Multi‑Fibre Push On (MPO) connectors matches the port map.
• Use OTDR to qualify splices at 0.1 dB at 1550 nm.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fibre optic installation and fusion splicing.
• Familiarity with MPO connectivity and ODF setups.
• Proficient in using VFL and OTDR for fibre testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret engineering design plans and work independently on‑site.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge fibre infrastructure projects.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Telecommunications

Inferred from the description for this job

• 401(k)
• Medical insurance
• Pension plan

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