Fiber Optic Technician

A day to day consist of:Reporting to office around 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM. They will sit in a team meeting that involves the scope of the project and what they are looking to complete at the specific project. After the the meeting the techs will then head to the sites in the company van/truck with other team members. The workload right now is putting most technicians at anywhere from 5-10 hours of overtime.Breakdown of day to day skills and experience: The Technician will prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed Proficient with fiber connector prep and installation. Proficient with fiber test equipment. Initiates test and turn-up procedures Fabricate, assemble, and install cable pathways including cable trays through facilities, trenches and manholes. Install, splice, terminate and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems. Including fusion splicing and pigtail splicing, and installing fiber connectors. Cable Installation: Must have a clear understanding and be able to install cable in aerial, underground, and inside plant environments. Perform ring/hot cuts. Install fiber closures, terminations, connectors, patch panels and related materials Bond and ground fiber cables according to client specifications. Must have a clear understanding of the OTDR, both operation and evaluation of information received. OTDR-must be able to read traces and determine whether specifications have been met both overall and per event(connector or splice), determine if events appear where there should not be any in your cable plant. UTILIZES CORNING FUSION SPLICERS: M-90, X-77, I-LID, AND OPTI-SPLICE LID FUSION SLICERSBenefits: Direct Hire- Full time position Opportunity for growth Long-term opportunity and advancement Hands on Training Full time benefits - Health, Dental, Vison Paid Time Off Competitive 401k (Yearly Bonus) Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00Benefits:Direct Hire- Full time positionOpportunity for growthLong-term opportunity and advancementHands on TrainingFull time benefits - Health, Dental, VisonPaid Time OffCompetitive 401k (Yearly Bonus)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Fayetteville,NC.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 29, 2025.About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.