Now Hiring: JD Certified Fiber Optic Technicians

Labor One Staffing; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment

Weekly pay

Paid overtime

Job summary

Labor One Staffing is seeking experienced Certified Fiber Optic Technicians for a fiber optic project in Brownsville, TX. You will be responsible for the installation, splicing, and testing of fiber optics in outside and inside plant environments.

The role requires FOA certification, proficiency in splicing, and dedication to safety compliance. We offer W-2 employment, weekly pay, and the possibility of ongoing projects across the Rio Grande Valley.

Qualifications

• Current FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification.
• Hands-on experience in OSP/ISP fiber installation and maintenance.
• Proficient in single-mode and multi-mode splicing.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fiber optic cabling.
• Perform single-mode and multi-mode fiber splicing.
• Conduct OTDR testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician certification

OSP/ISP fiber installation and maintenance

Single-mode and multi-mode splicing

OTDR testing and troubleshooting

Job description

Labor One Staffing is hiring experienced Certified Fiber Optic Technicians for an active fiber optic field project in Brownsville, TX. You will handle installation, splicing, and testing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber across outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) environments as part of a field crew on a fast-moving build.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain OSP and ISP fiber optic cabling
• Perform single-mode and multi-mode fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical)
• Conduct OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and fault location
• Read and work from technical drawings, job plans, and routing diagrams
• Document test results to project standards
• Coordinate with the field crew and uphold all site safety requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification, or accepted equivalent (ETA CFOI/FOI, BICSI)
• Hands-on OSP/ISP fiber installation and maintenance experience
• Proficiency in single-mode and multi-mode splicing
• Experience with OTDR testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to read technical drawings and job plans
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Commitment to field safety compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• FOA specialist certifications (CFOS/O Outside Plant, CFOS/S Splicing, CFOS/T Testing)
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• OSHA 10/30

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor field work in varying conditions
• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs
• Bending, kneeling, and working at heights or in confined spaces as needed
• Overtime as the project demands

What We Offer

W-2 employment, weekly pay, paid overtime, and the potential for ongoing fiber project work across the Rio Grande Valley.