Fiber Technician / Lead Installer - Level 4

TekCom Resources is seeking a Fiber Technician / Lead Installer (Level 4) to support commercial structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for an experienced fiber professional who can lead small crews and perform advanced fiber installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation in fast-paced commercial environments.

The Fiber Technician / Lead Installer will be responsible for overseeing daily field activities, ensuring quality workmanship, maintaining safety compliance, and supporting successful project execution while working closely with Project Managers, General Contractors, and customers.

This position does provide relocation assistance. If you just can't see yourself going through another cold winter and would like to live in sunny South Florida, then this might just be the role for you. *** Candidates must have current eligibility to work compliantly in the USA. Unfortunately, no visa sponsorships, transfers, OPTs, or C2C can be considered at this time for this opportunity. *** 

Responsibilities
· Lead and coordinate crews of 2–4 technicians
· Plan daily work activities and sequence tasks effectively
· Perform mechanical and fusion splicing
· Conduct OTDR and power meter testing
· Validate fiber test results and maintain documentation
· Build MDF/IDF rooms and manage fiber routing
· Maintain patch management and labeling standards
· Support warranty documentation requirements
· Walk jobsites with supervisors, customers, and General Contractors
· Troubleshoot fiber performance and connectivity issues
· Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and as-built documentation
· Apply basic networking concepts including patching and VLAN awareness
· Maintain safe, clean, and organized job sites

Expectations
· Lead crews safely and productively while maintaining quality standards
· Deliver clean fiber management and professional workmanship
· Maintain accurate documentation and testing records
· Ensure projects stay on schedule with minimal rework
· Demonstrate professionalism with customers, PMs, and field leadership
· Support strong communication and teamwork across project teams

Top Skills Needed: Fusion splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, fiber troubleshooting, MDF/IDF build-outs, fiber routing, patch management, structured cabling, crew leadership, documentation, networking fundamentals, customer communication

Required Qualifications
· 4–6 years of structured cabling and fiber optic experience
· Proven leadership experience managing crews or project scopes
· Strong fiber handling, splicing, and testing experience
· Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
· Strong safety awareness and professionalism on jobsites
· Ability to work in active construction environments, data rooms, tight spaces, and ladder environments

Preferred Qualifications
· BICSI Installer 2 — Fiber (INSTF)
· Fusion splicing certification
· Manufacturer fiber training/certifications
· Networking fundamentals coursework or field exposure
· Experience with warranty documentation and closeout packages

Key Terms: Fiber Optics | Fusion Splicing | Mechanical Splicing | OTDR | Power Meter Testing | MDF | IDF | Fiber Routing | Patch Management | Structured Cabling | BICSI | INSTF | Fiber Troubleshooting | Telecom Infrastructure | Networking | VLAN Awareness | Commercial Construction

What Will Catch Our Eye: Candidates who demonstrate strong leadership, clean fiber management, accurate testing documentation, and professionalism with customers and project teams will stand out. Experience leading crews while maintaining technical quality and schedule performance is highly valued.

TekCom Resources Is an Equal Opportunity Employer