Technician II - Fiber - TSMC

IES Communications; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision Insurance

Insurance discounts

Job summary

IES Communications in Phoenix, AZ is looking for a Technician II - Fiber to install, terminate, test and splice fiber networks across diverse environments.

Responsibilities include building closets and mounting racks, terminating fiber connectors (LC/SC/ST/FC), performing OTDR tests, and ensuring accurate documentation while adhering to safety standards. Travel within territory may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years fiber experience preferred; 0-2 years for entry level.
• Proficiency with terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF.

Responsibilities

• Install cabling and terminate copper and fiber connections; test and troubleshoot.
• Build closets, mount backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, and grounding.
• Terminate jumper cords and splice fiber; perform end‑to‑end loss budgets per standards.
• Complete paperwork accurately: timesheets, work orders, change orders, job blog.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR

PMLS

Fusion splicing

Mechanical splicing

Corning/FOA certifications

Job description

Job Summary

The Technician II - Fiber is responsible for all aspects of fiber including installing, terminating, testing, and splicing.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Install cabling and terminate copper and fiber connections: CAT 3/5 jacks, faceplates, fiber optic connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP).
• Build closets, mount backboards, cross‑connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware; install grounding.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting: continuity tests, volt‑ohmmeter, OTDR, PMLS; identify and correct faults.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords; breakout loose‑tube fiber (Corning/Commscope, 3DNX).
• Install fan‑out kits and calculate end‑to‑end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing and building entrance splices, maintenance space, direct buried splices.
• Accurately complete IES paperwork: timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, Job Blog, tool transfers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Self‑motivated, professional, capable of working at heights, ladders, confined spaces; lift up to 50‑75 pounds; stand/walk large job sites; good color vision, hearing, and reading ability; travel within branch or regional territory as required.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years fiber experience preferred; 0‑2 years for entry level.
• Proficiency in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF (Unicam, anaerobic, heat‑cure).
• Experience with OTDR, PMLS, fusion and mechanical splicing.
• Industry certifications (Corning/FOA) preferred; data‑center, OSP, confined‑space entry experience preferred.
• Proficiency with trade tools (screwdrivers, drywall saw, level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool, crimp tool, Krone/3M/BIX).

Career Path

Minimum years of experience: 0‑2. License required. No minimum education beyond high school.

Benefits

• Competitive pay ($22.00–$30.00 /hr).
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, life, short‑term disability, and optional long‑term disability/critical illness/accident coverage.
• Auto and home insurance discounts.

EEO Statement

IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disabilities, and protected veterans. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, and benefits. Retaliation against employees who file complaints is not tolerated. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities as required by law.