Outside Plant Technician (OSP) (Active Secret Clearance)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, seeks an OSP Telecom Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair outside plant telecom infrastructure across fiber and copper networks. This on-site role supports aerial, underground, and buried deployments with strict adherence to safety and project specs.

The successful candidate will read blueprints, install handholes and cabinets, perform OTDR testing, and coordinate with field crews, customers, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• DoD 8570.01-M certifications (Security+/CCNA Security/CySA+/GICSP/GSEC/SSCP) within 60 days of hire.
• Experience with outside plant telecommunications or fiber optics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper systems.
• Support aerial and underground outside plant construction.
• Read and interpret blueprints, splice diagrams, maps, and specs.
• Install and maintain OSP equipment (handholes, pedestals, cabinets, cabinets, closures).
• Perform fiber testing with OTDR, power meters, light sources, and related equipment.
• Identify and resolve faults, signal loss, and damaged infrastructure.
• Maintain accurate field records of work, tests, and changes.

Skills

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

OTDR testing

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

DoD clearance

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

HS Diploma

8570 Certification

FOA CFOT

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Job description

The OSP Telecom Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing outside plant telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber optic and copper cable systems. This role supports aerial, underground, and buried network construction activities while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, customer standards, and industry best practices.

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.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Active unexpired certification as per DoD 8570.01-M guidelines is required i.e. ONE of the following is required: 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Fiber optic certification such as FOA CFOT or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Bucket truck, ladder safety, or confined space training.
• Experience with utility locating, cable blowing, directional boring support, or aerial strand work.
• Experience working with telecom providers, government contracts, or commercial network projects.

Job ID

2026-25538

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$38.00 - $40.87 per hour

Health & Welfare

$5.09 per hour

Benefits

SCA - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Vacation, holiday and sick Leave offered will be as defined under the DOL's Wage Determination.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Five Rivers Analytics (FRA), an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At FRA, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, FRA provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, FRA delivers streamline operations in support of an increasingly fast-paced, complex, and dynamic digital environment.

As a FRA employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.