Fiber Technician
- Mackenzie, BC, Canada
$35 to $45 USD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $35 to $45 USD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
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- Experience
- 2-3+ years of hands-on fiber optic experience with extensive fusion splicing experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Pay rate: $35-$45/hr
Location: Mackenzie, CA
12-hour shifts
1 and done interviews
JOB DESCRIPTION
Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support fiber optic infrastructure projects across client environments. This role is heavily focused on hands-on fusion splicing and fiber troubleshooting, and candidates must have proven experience performing high-volume, production-quality fusion splicing in the field. The Technician will be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining fiber optic networks while operating with moderate independence. This individual will support project delivery, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate is an experienced fiber professional with a strong background in fusion splicing, fiber testing, and fiber network deployments.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 2-3+ years of hands-on fiber optic experience with extensive fusion splicing experience
- Demonstrated experience performing fusion splicing in both single-mode and multimode fiber environments
- Strong experience reading and interpreting splice diagrams, fiber schematics, test results, and technical documentation Hands-on experience with fiber optic cable installation, routing, termination, and cable management
- Experience performing fiber testing and troubleshooting utilizing OTDRs, power meters, light source meters, VFLs, and fiber certification equipment
- Strong understanding of fiber optic network standards, pathway installation, and industry best practices
NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree or equivalent technical/military experience
- Experience with single-mode and multimode fiber, MPO/MTP connectivity, and fiber distribution systems
- Familiarity with both inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) fiber environments
- Experience with structured cabling installations, including copper and fiber infrastructure
- OSHA, CFOT, BICSI, FOA, NFPA 70E, or other relevant safety/industry certifications
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Responsibilities
Splice, test, troubleshoot, install, and maintain fiber optic networks, with a strong focus on high-volume fusion splicing and field troubleshooting. Support project delivery, mentor junior technicians, and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
Requirements
Requires 2–3 or more years of hands-on fiber optic experience, extensive fusion splicing experience in single-mode and multimode environments, and the ability to interpret splice diagrams, schematics, test results, and technical documentation. Candidates should also have experience installing and managing fiber cabling, using fiber testing equipment, and applying network standards and industry best practices.
Skills
- Fusion Splicing
- Single-Mode Fiber
- Multimode Fiber
- Fiber Testing
- Fiber Troubleshooting
- OTDR Testing
- Power Meters
- Light Source Meters
- Visual Fault Locators
- Fiber Optic Cable Installation
- Cable Routing
- Fiber Termination
- Cable Management
- Reading Splice Diagrams
- Fiber Network Deployment
- Technical Documentation
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- Technology
- Engineering
- Construction
Keywords
- Fiber Optics
- Fusion Splicing
- Single-Mode Fiber
- Multimode Fiber
- MPO/MTP Connectivity
- Fiber Distribution Systems
- Inside Plant (ISP)
- Outside Plant (OSP)
- Structured Cabling
- Copper Infrastructure
- Fiber Optic Cable Installation
- Cable Routing
- Fiber Termination
- Cable Management
- OTDR
- Power Meters
- Light Source Meters
- Visual Fault Locators (VFLs)
- Fiber Certification Equipment
- Splice Diagrams
- Fiber Schematics
- Fiber Testing
- Fiber Troubleshooting
- Fiber Network Deployment
- Pathway Installation
- OSHA
- CFOT
- BICSI
- FOA
- NFPA 70E