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Fiber Optic Cabling Technician

360 IT ProfessionalsAtlanta, GA

Posted Sep 28 · Last Verified Sep 28

💰 $65,000 – $85,000/yrContractlow voltage and telecomconstruction

Quick Summary

Fiber Optic Cabling Lead Technician needed in Atlanta, GA for 3-12 months to install, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic infrastructure while supervising assistant technicians.

Skills & Keywords

fiber optic installationOTDR testingcable diagnosticsRJ-45 termination

Position Requirements/Technical Skills

Seeking individuals with deep experience at cable and fiber diagnostics, experienced in installing fiber and performing end to end troubleshooting. For example, testing the light loss of a fiber run, troubleshooting cabling runs looking for missing or loose connections at each end or within a cross connect, operating OTDR equipment and interpreting results, correcting faulty RJ45 connections for ethernet cables, repairing or replacing fiber end connections, troubleshooting low-voltage DC power issues, etc.
Also, Basic troubleshooting of edge device connectivity, installing Corning Opti-Snap connectors on single mode fiber, and terminating RJ-45 connectors on CAT6 cabling. Must be able to work in a construction environment, work on a ladder, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in outdoor conditions for the majority of the day.
Must be capable of leading and providing direction to 2 assistant cable technicians who will work with the applicant in the field as a team to diagnose/test a fiber optic cable plant.
The successful applicant will be self-directed and able to problem solve in the field to deliver fully connected and operational fiber endpoints

Required Skills

Single Mode Fiber Insertion Loss Testing
Snap connector termination
Optical cable tracing
Inspection and cleaning of fiber optic connectors, including SC/APC and LC/APC
OTDR Testing
Copper RJ-45 male cable crimping
Copper 110 punch

Desirable Skills

Demonstrated experience working on GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) environments, known commonly as Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technologies (eg, AT&T U-Verse, Google Fiber, Verizon FIOS)
Advanced fiber termination, specifically with epoxy/polish connectors, including use of tools and be able to re-terminate fiber connectors in the field.
The successful applicant should hold one or more of the following certifications:
The Fiber Optic Association, CFOS/T (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist / Testing)
Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Technician (ETA/FOT)
Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Installer (ETA/FOI)
BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber (INSTF)