Outside Plant Technician (OSP) (Active Secret Clearance) ($1,000 Sign-On Bonus)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Job summary

Five Rivers Analytics in Fort Irwin, CA is seeking an Outside Plant Technician to install, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper systems across aerial, underground, and buried routes. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, a high school diploma, and the ability to read blueprints and operate OTDRs and power meters.

The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid leave, and competitive hourly pay

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in outside plant telecommunications, fiber optics, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of fiber optic installation, splicing, termination, and testing.
• Ability to read construction drawings, cable records, and network diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work outdoors.

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

Active DoD Secret clearance

Outside plant telecommunications

Fiber optic installation/testing

Read construction drawings

Valid driver’s license

Lift up to 50 lbs / outdoor labor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Fiber optic certification FOA CFOT

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicers

Basic telecom testing tools

Job description

Five Rivers Analytics is looking for an Outside Plant Technician to work in Fort Irwin, CA. To join our team of outstanding professionals.

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.
• 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.

Any clearance requirements for this position are established by the government contract.

Job Details

• Job ID: 2026-26513
• 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

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.