Senior Fiber Technician (ISP/OSP) CDL Utilities Fort Worth, TX Job Details Full-time $30 - $40 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Telecommunications network troubleshooting Construction project reporting Telecommunications blueprint interpretation Fiber optic cables Responding to infrastructure failures Schematics Cable testers Outdoor work experience Field service Technical documentation Underground utilities Network testing OSHA 10 Company vehicle operation Construction plans Fiber splicing Construction industry experience Cable fault locators Following blueprint specifications Fiber optic systems installation Utility construction projects Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) Underground construction Technical troubleshooting support Fiber optic splicers Production documentation Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) Full Job Description Senior Fiber Technician (ISP/OSP) - Texas Position Overview CDL Utilities has an immediate opening for an experienced and dependable Senior Fiber Technician to join our growing telecommunications team in Texas. This is a hands-on field position for a highly experienced, well-rounded fiber technician who is confident handling all aspects of fiber optic construction and network maintenance. We are looking for a seasoned technician who can independently install, prep, splice, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and restore fiber optic networks in both ISP and OSP environments . The ideal candidate has extensive field experience and takes ownership of the quality and completion of their work. This individual should be comfortable working independently, troubleshooting complex fiber issues, reading construction documentation, and making sound decisions in the field while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This position supports commercial, utility, and telecommunications projects throughout Texas. Travel within the state may be required depending on project needs. Most work is performed outdoors, and candidates must be comfortable working in varying weather conditions, extended hours, overtime, and occasional weekends during emergency restoration or special projects. Responsibilities Install, prep, splice, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic cabling in both ISP and OSP environments. Perform fusion splicing on both single fiber and ribbon fiber cables. Perform complex fiber troubleshooting, fault isolation, testing, and restoration. Read and interpret construction prints, splice diagrams, utility maps, fiber schematics, and network documentation. Perform OTDR, power meter, fiber identification, continuity, and loss testing to verify network performance and identify faults. Analyze test results and identify potential issues with fiber routes, splices, connectors, and network components. Install and build fiber closures, splice cases, terminals, splitters, panels, and other fiber distribution equipment. Perform fiber testing and troubleshooting during new construction, maintenance, cutovers, and emergency restoration. Assist with aerial and underground fiber construction activities as required. Operate and maintain fusion splicers, OTDRs, OFIs, ribbonizers, cleavers, power meters, and other specialized fiber equipment. Identify and resolve fiber issues with minimal supervision while maintaining project schedules and quality standards. Complete daily production reports, test results, redlines, splice documentation, and project closeout information accurately and timely. Maintain accurate records of fiber counts, splice locations, test results, and completed work. Inspect completed work to ensure installations meet company, customer, utility, and industry standards. Communicate effectively with crew leaders, project managers, customers, inspectors, and other team members regarding project status, issues, and field conditions. Assist less-experienced technicians with technical questions, troubleshooting, and proper fiber construction practices when needed. Maintain company vehicles, tools, testing equipment, and other assigned equipment in safe operating condition. Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, customer requirements, and industry best practices. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area throughout the project. What We're Looking For We're looking for a seasoned, highly skilled Fiber Technician who can confidently handle the full scope of fiber optic construction and maintenance. The right candidate has significant hands-on experience and does not need to be taught the fundamentals of fiber work. You should be comfortable walking onto a job site, understanding the scope of work, identifying what needs to be done, and completing the work correctly and efficiently. This is not a position for someone who specializes in only one portion of fiber construction. We're looking for someone who can install, prep, splice, test, troubleshoot, terminate, and restore fiber and who takes pride in producing clean, accurate, high-quality work. The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently while also contributing to the success of the larger project team. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of hands-on fiber optic experience , with significant experience working in ISP and/or OSP environments. Extensive experience installing, prepping, fusion splicing, terminating, testing, troubleshooting, and restoring fiber optic networks. Strong experience with both single-fiber and ribbon fiber splicing . Advanced experience operating fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, OFIs, ribbonizers, cleavers, and related fiber testing equipment. Strong understanding of fiber optic testing, loss budgets, OTDR traces, and troubleshooting techniques. Ability to independently identify, troubleshoot, and resolve fiber optic network issues. Ability to read and interpret construction prints, splice diagrams, fiber schematics, utility maps, and network documentation. Knowledge of aerial and underground fiber construction practices. Experience working with fiber closures, splice cases, terminals, panels, splitters, and other fiber distribution equipment. Ability to accurately document completed work, test results, splice information, redlines, and project closeout documentation. Strong understanding of fiber construction standards and quality requirements. Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. Strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications 7+ years of fiber optic construction and/or telecommunications experience. Experience working on commercial, municipal, utility, or large-scale telecommunications projects. Extensive ribbon fiber experience, including high-count ribbon fiber. Experience with aerial fiber construction and bucket truck/aerial lift operations. Experience with underground fiber construction. Experience with emergency fiber restoration and outage response. Experience troubleshooting live fiber networks and identifying faults using OTDR and other testing equipment. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Aerial lift/bucket truck certification. Bilingual English/Spanish. Previous experience mentoring or assisting junior fiber technicians. Physical Requirements Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds or more on a regular basis. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind. Ability to work extended hours, overtime, and occasional weekends as project demands require. Ability to bend, kneel, climb ladders, enter confined spaces when necessary, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day. Ability to work at heights and in aerial construction environments when required. Ability to work in underground, roadside, commercial, utility, and active construction environments. Ability to safely operate or work around construction equipment, vehicles, and other job-site hazards. Why Join CDL Utilities? At CDL Utilities, we're committed to delivering quality telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism. Our technicians work on a variety of commercial and utility telecommunications projects, providing the opportunity to use and expand their skills across all aspects of fiber construction. Experienced technicians have the opportunity to take ownership of complex field work and contribute their knowledge to the success of the team. We value dependable, experienced professionals who take pride in their workmanship and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing company. Benefits 401(k) 401(k) Matching Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid Time Off Opportunities for Advancement CDL Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay:

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have hands-on experience with fusion splicing? Which fiber testing equipment have you personally used? Which types of fiber construction have you personally worked on? (

Ex:

Underground, Aerial, Commercial/Inside Plant, Utility/Telecommunications) Have you worked independently in the field with minimal supervision?

Work Location:

In person