OSP Fiber Technician

Fullerton Engineering

OSP Fiber Technician responsible for installation of fiber optic cables and equipment. Working outdoors in construction environments under the OSP Construction Manager's direction.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in OSP fiber construction, including the installation and maintenance of fiber optic and copper cables in various environments. Proficient in reading and interpreting construction documents and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

OSP Fiber Construction ExperienceFiber Optic Cable InstallationDuct Rodding TechniquesVisual Fault Locator (VFL) UsageOSHA Certification

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Hard Skills

Fiber Optic Cable InstallationCable Blowing SystemsCable Jetting SystemsDuct Rodding TechniquesPre- and Post-Pull Continuity ChecksReading OSP Construction DocumentsPulling Tension ManagementWorking at HeightsConfined Space WorkMaterial Staging

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailGood JudgmentAdaptabilityTeam CollaborationWorkflow Management

Tools & Technologies

Fiber Blowing EquipmentCable TuggersWinchesTensionersDuct Rodders

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseCDLOSHA 10 CertificationOSHA 30 Certification

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsUnderground ConduitAerial Strand SystemsConstruction PrintsSplice Diagrams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pull, place, and install fiber optic cable in underground conduit, innerduct, and aerial strand systems in accordance with pulling tension and bend radius specifications.
Operate fiber blowing and jetting equipment, cable tuggers, winches, tensioners, and duct rodders safely and efficiently.
Read and interpret OSP construction prints, staking sheets, and splice diagrams to execute work from provided plans.
Install and properly dress fiber slack coils and cable storage at handholes, vaults, pedestals, and splice enclosures per design specifications.
Perform pre- and post-pull continuity checks using a visual fault locator (VFL) to confirm cable integrity.
Prepare trucks, trailers, and crew with the materials and equipment required for each scheduled pull.
Complete daily field reports, including as-built notes, COD documentation, and required photo deliverables.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite at all times in accordance with OSHA standards and client requirements.
Support the crew lead and OSP Construction Manager with task sequencing, material staging, and production reporting as directed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 to 3 years of OSP fiber construction or telecommunications field experience required.
Demonstrated experience pulling fiber optic and copper cable in underground, buried, and aerial environments.
Working knowledge of duct rodding techniques, cable blowing and jetting systems, and safe pulling tension limits.
Ability to read and interpret OSP construction documents including prints, staking sheets, and MOPs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship on every task.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain workflow productivity in a fast-paced field environment.
Good judgment with the capacity to make timely, sound decisions with minimal supervision.
Versatility and willingness to adapt to changing project priorities with a positive, team-first approach.
Ability to lift 75 lbs repeatedly and work comfortably at heights and in confined spaces including manholes and vaults.
Valid driver's license required; CDL a plus.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification a plus.

Benefits

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