Fiber Technician / Lead Installer (Level 4)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·Lead and coordinate crews of 2–4 technicians ·Plan daily work activities and sequence tasks effectively ·Perform mechanical and fusion splicing ·Conduct OTDR and power meter testing ·Validate fiber test results and maintain documentation ·Build MDF/IDF rooms and manage fiber routing ·Maintain patch management and labeling standards ·Support warranty documentation requirements ·Walk jobsites with supervisors, customers, and General Contractors ·Troubleshoot fiber performance and connectivity issues ·Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation ·Apply basic networking concepts including patching and VLAN awareness ·Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites Expectations ·Lead crews safely and productively while maintaining quality standards ·Deliver clean fiber management and professional workmanship ·Maintain accurate documentation and testing records ·Ensure projects stay on schedule with minimal rework ·Demonstrate professionalism with customers, PMs, and field leadership ·Support strong communication and teamwork across project teams Top Skills Needed: Fusion splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, fiber troubleshooting, MDF/IDF build-outs, fiber routing, patch management, structured cabling, crew leadership, documentation, networking fundamentals, customer communication Required Qualifications ·4–6 years of structured cabling and fiber optic experience ·Proven leadership experience managing crews or project scopes ·Strong fiber handling, splicing, and testing experience ·Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications ·Strong safety awareness and professionalism on jobsites ·Ability to work in active construction environments, data rooms, tight spaces, and ladder environments Preferred Qualifications ·BICSI Installer 2 —Fiber (INSTF) ·Fusion splicing certification ·Manufacturer fiber training/certifications ·Networking fundamentals coursework or field exposure ·Experience with warranty documentation and closeout packages

Required Qualifications

Candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, clean fiber management, accurate testing documentation, and professionalism with customers and project teams will stand out. Experience leading crews while maintaining technical quality and schedule performance is highly valued.