OSP Fiber Technician II: Aerial & Underground Expert

Akima; Lorton (VA); À distance; USD 50 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Akima is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Technician to join the Infrastructure Team. The role involves installing and maintaining fiber optic networks in underground and aerial scenarios, with ABF/microduct expertise preferred.

You will work outdoors, at elevation, around utility infrastructure, and in construction environments. Responsibilities include splicing, testing (OTDR/OLTS), trenching, and reading OSP drawings, while maintaining documentation and complying with safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of OSP telecommunications experience.
• Experience installing fiber optic cable in aerial and/or underground environments.
• Ability to read and understand OSP construction drawings.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work at heights and around utility infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.
• Ability to obtain Secret security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Install fiber optic cable in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial) using pulling methods.
• Splice fiber optic cable in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial).
• Install ABF fiber through microduct systems using blowing and jetting methods.
• Install and route ABF microduct bundles through underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial) using pulling methods.
• Splice ABF microduct bundles in underground OSP environments (manholes, handholes, direct burial).
• Trench in individual 2” – 4” Schedule 40 PVC conduits between manholes/handholes or buildings.
• Perform fiber preparation, termination, and fusion splicing.
• Perform OTDR and OLTS testing with a Fluke Versiv.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic systems and installation issues.
• Read and interpret OSP construction drawings, splice diagrams, and fiber route maps.
• Install messenger wires and perform cable lashing and fiber attachment.
• Operate fiber blowing equipment, compressors, and related installation equipment.
• Operate cable reel trailers and trenchers.
• Operate a truck towing equipment trailer.
• Operate bucket trucks and aerial lifts when qualified.
• Maintain accurate installation, test, and as‑built documentation.
• Follow all company, customer, OSHA, and project‑specific safety requirements.
• Operation of manhole retrieval system and gas detector.

Connaissances

OSPF telecommunications

Fiber optic installation

Aerial and underground fiber

Reading construction drawings

Safety compliance

Description du poste

Akima is seeking an experienced OSP Fiber Technician to join the Infrastructure Team. The role involves installing and maintaining fiber optic networks in underground and aerial scenarios, with ABF/microduct expertise preferred.

You will work outdoors, at elevation, around utility infrastructure, and in construction environments. Responsibilities include splicing, testing (OTDR/OLTS), trenching, and reading OSP drawings, while maintaining documentation and complying with safety standards.