OSP Technician: Fiber & Copper Installations

Akima; Fort Irwin (CA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to join our Fort Irwin, CA team. You will install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper networks across aerial, underground, and buried routes, following safety protocols and project specs.

You will read blueprints, work prints, maps, and job specs, operate OTDRs and testing equipment, and coordinate with field crews and supervisors on restoration and installation tasks.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Active unexpired DoD 8570.01-M certification (one of: CompTIA Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP) at time of hire or within 60 days of hire date.
• Previous experience in outside plant telecommunications, fiber optics, utility construction, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable installation, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Ability to read construction drawings, cable records, and network diagrams.
• Familiarity with aerial, buried, and underground telecom infrastructure.
• Ability to use OTDRs, power meters, fusion splicers, and basic telecom testing tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical labor outdoors.
• Willingness to work in various weather conditions and travel to job sites as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and communication skills.
• Any clearance requirements established by government contract.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cable systems.
• Perform aerial and underground outside plant construction support.
• Read and interpret blueprints, splice diagrams, work prints, maps, and job specifications.
• Install and maintain handholes, pedestals, cabinets, terminals, closures, and related OSP equipment.
• Perform fiber testing using OTDR, power meters, light sources, and related test equipment.
• Identify and resolve service issues, cable faults, signal loss, and damaged infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, test results, redlines, materials used, and field changes.
• Operate and maintain basic telecom tools, hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment.
• Follow safety standards, traffic control procedures, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, customers, inspectors, and other field crews.
• Support emergency restoration work as needed, including after-hours or weekend response.
• Ensure all work areas are left clean, safe, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.

Skills

DoD Secret clearance

Fiber optic & copper testing

Reading drawings & diagrams

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Hand tools

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to join our Fort Irwin, CA team. You will install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper networks across aerial, underground, and buried routes, following safety protocols and project specs.

You will read blueprints, work prints, maps, and job specs, operate OTDRs and testing equipment, and coordinate with field crews and supervisors on restoration and installation tasks.