Ops Fiber Technician II - Phoenix, AZ

Primoris Services Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Coverage

Legal Assistance

Safety programs

Overtime opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Talus Development is seeking a Fiber Tech II for field operations in Arizona. The role involves hands-on fiber optic splicing, troubleshooting, and installation on diverse sites, with climbing and outdoor work.

You will read splice details, perform tests with EXFO OTDR, document as-built data, and assist in training junior team members while upholding safety and quality standards. A valid AZ driver’s license, ETA certification, and 2+ years of fiber experience are required; proficiency with

Qualifications

• Requires valid Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record.
• ETA Fiber Technician certification.
• Minimum 2 years fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Able to work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks and uneven terrain.
• Must work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to distinguish between color fiber jackets.
• Proficient in Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Problem-solving and ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of NESC and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality adherence to industry and customer standards.
• Assist with field training of Fiber Tech I team members.
• Edit and update customer-required documentation (e.g., as-built docs).
• Provide accurate and clear invoicing data to leadership.

Skills

Driver's license

Fiber Technician certification

Fiber splicing experience

Physical strength

Site safety awareness

Outdoor work

Fiber color identification

Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

NESC knowledge

Tools

EXFO OTDR

Power meter

Job description

Job Overview:

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Valid Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record
• ETA Fiber Technician certification
• Minimum 2 years of fiber optic splicing and troubleshooting experience
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Must be able to work on sites with stairs, ladders, bucket trucks, and uneven terrain
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat and cold
• Must be able to distinguish between different color fiber jackets
• Proficiency in Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills
• Ability to problem-solve and follow detailed instructions
• Knowledge of NESC and applicable state/local safety regulations

Technical Skills:

• Safe use of hand and small power tools
• Prep and install fiber cables into various enclosure types (new and existing)
• Fusion splice fibers within customer specifications
• Read and interpret splice details; complete accurate as-built documentation
• Troubleshoot down to the element level using traces and test results
• Proficiency with EXFO 715 OTDR (or newer) and interpreting results
• Perform light level testing using EXFO or similar power meter
• Experience with loose tube, spider ribbon, and other common cable types
• Troubleshoot back to and including ODN
• Successfully complete OLM activations and speed tests

Responsibilities:

• Ensure complete commitment to quality, following industry and customer standards
• Assist with field training of Fiber Tech I team members
• Edit and update customer-required documentation (e.g., as-built docs)
• Provide accurate and clear invoicing data to leadership

Company Overview:

Talus Development is a full service utility contractor specializing in communications infrastructure including coax, fiber, voice, video and data. We install conduit structures, pull fiber/conductors, fiber/coax splicing/testing, cabinets and power supplies in subdivisions, multi-dwelling units, cell tower and small cell environments.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
• Pet Coverage “For our Furry Friends”
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Growth Opportunities.
• And more.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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