Now Hiring: Fiber Optic Helper (Field Assistant)

Labor One Staffing; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid overtime

Opportunity for certification

Job summary

Labor One Staffing is seeking Fiber Optic Helpers for an active project in Brownsville, TX. This entry-friendly position requires no certification and offers a strong start in the fiber optic trade.

Responsibilities include assisting technicians with fiber installation, cable routing, and maintaining safety standards. Reliable transportation is preferred, along with physical capability for outdoor work. Competitive pay, weekly earnings, and an opportunity to grow toward certification are offered.

Qualifications

• Must follow directions in a fast-paced field setting.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
• Interest in earning FOA/CFOT certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support technicians with fiber installation and splicing.
• Assist with cable pulling, routing, and field setup.
• Help with site preparation, staging, and cleanup.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Comfortable with physical labor

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Labor One Staffing is hiring Fiber Optic Helpers to support our technicians on an active field project in Brownsville, TX. This is a hands‑on, entry‑friendly role and a strong way into the growing fiber optic trade. No certification required — we are looking for dependable workers ready to learn and contribute on a fast‑paced crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Support technicians with fiber installation and splicing activities
• Assist with cable pulling, routing, and basic field setup
• Help with site preparation, staging, and cleanup
• Follow instructions accurately and keep pace in a field environment
• Maintain safety standards at all times

Required Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow direction in a fast‑paced field setting
• Comfortable with physical, outdoor labor
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
• Prior construction, telecom, or field labor experience a plus (not required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• OSHA 10
• Interest in earning FOA/CFOT certification and advancing into a technician role

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor field work
• Lifting/carrying up to approximately 50 lbs
• Extended standing, bending, and pulling cable
• Overtime as the project demands

What We Offer

W-2 employment, weekly pay, paid overtime, and a genuine path into the fiber trade with room to grow toward certification.