OSP Field Technician – Fiber & Cable Installations

NANA Regional Corporation; Fort Irwin (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,886,000 - 117,110,000; Full time

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics seeks an Outside Plant Technician in Fort Irwin, CA to install, maintain, and repair fiber optic and copper systems. You will support aerial, underground, and buried construction while ensuring safety and compliance with project specs and industry standards.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, handling OSP equipment, performing fiber testing, and documenting results. Travel and after-hours support may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• DoD 8570.01-M guidelines for certification required by hire date (one of the specified certs).
• Experience in outside plant telecom, fiber optics, or related field preferred.
• Ability to read construction drawings and network diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform outdoor field work.
• Willingness to travel to job sites and work in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper systems.
• Support aerial and underground outside plant construction.
• Read blueprints, splice diagrams, maps, and job specs.
• Install and maintain OSP equipment (handholes, pedestals, cabinets, etc.).
• Perform fiber testing with OTDRs and power meters.
• Identify and resolve service issues and cable faults.
• Maintain records of work, test results, and field changes.
• Operate telecom tools and testing equipment safely.
• Follow OSHA standards and company policies.
• Coordinate with supervisors, customers, inspectors, and field crews.
• Support emergency restoration work after hours.
• Ensure areas are clean and compliant.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Reading drawings/diagrams

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Active DoD 8570.01-M certifications (one of: Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP)

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Field testing tools

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics seeks an Outside Plant Technician in Fort Irwin, CA to install, maintain, and repair fiber optic and copper systems. You will support aerial, underground, and buried construction while ensuring safety and compliance with project specs and industry standards.

Responsibilities include reading drawings, handling OSP equipment, performing fiber testing, and documenting results. Travel and after-hours support may be required.