Fiber optic technicians install, maintain, and repair fiber optic cables and equipment. They work in a variety of settings, including homes, businesses, and construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and test fiber optic cables
• Install fiber optic equipment underground, underwater, and on-premises
• Troubleshoot and repair network faults
• Perform optical inspections
• Design, test, and build fiber optic equipment
• Measure signal strength
• Create networking plans
• Protect optical fiber from the elements
• Maintain detailed records of fiber optic infrastructure
• Perform system upgrades

Requirements

• Technical knowledge and understanding of fiber optic equipment and materials
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot issues with fiber optic systems
• Ability to work in a variety of settings, including underground, in cramped spaces, and at heights
• Ability to work in any weather conditions
• Ability to communicate with clients and colleagues

Other fiber optic roles:

• Fiber optic engineer: Design, install, and maintain fiber optic systems
• Fiber optic construction technician: Identify and count fiber strands and copper cable pairs
• Fiber optic design engineer: Conduct detailed network design for fiber-based