OSP Fiber Technician: Field Install & Troubleshoot

Akima Infrastructure Services; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and other voluntary benefits

Paid vacation/holidays/sick leave per

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics seeks an Outside Plant Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper systems in Fort Irwin, CA. You will support aerial and underground construction, read blueprints, and operate OTDRs and fusion splicers to ensure reliable network performance.

Qualified applicants have a DoD secret clearance, a high school diploma, and relevant DoD 8570.01-M certification. This on-site role offers competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits, with travel to

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required at time of hire or within 60 days.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• DoD 8570.01-M certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP) is required or must be obtained within 60 days.
• Experience in outside plant telecommunications, fiber optics, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper systems.
• Support aerial and underground outside plant construction activities.
• Read blueprints, splice diagrams, work prints, maps, and job specs.
• Install and maintain OSP handholes, pedestals, cabinets, terminals, and closures.
• Perform fiber testing using OTDRs, meters, light sources, and related equipment.
• Identify and resolve service issues, cable faults, and signal loss.
• Keep detailed records of work, test results, materials, and field changes.
• Operate basic telecom tools and testing equipment and comply with safety standards.

Skills

OTDR testing

Fiber testing

Cable installation

Safety awareness

Reading drawings

Education

High School Diploma/GED

DoD 8570.01-M certification (e.g. Security+ / CCNA Security / CySA+ / GICSP / GSEC / SSCP)

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics seeks an Outside Plant Technician to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper systems in Fort Irwin, CA. You will support aerial and underground construction, read blueprints, and operate OTDRs and fusion splicers to ensure reliable network performance.

Qualified applicants have a DoD secret clearance, a high school diploma, and relevant DoD 8570.01-M certification. This on-site role offers competitive hourly wages and comprehensive benefits, with travel to