Fiber Optic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary 

We are hiring a Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling Technician to handle all aspects of fiber and structured cabling for commercial and industrial projects — from installation and termination to fusion splicing, testing, and certification. You will work on everything from single drops to full multi-building campus systems, installed to BICSI and industry standards under the direction of our in-house RCDD and PMP. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Install, terminate, and test single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable in indoor and outdoor/OSP environments. 

• Perform fusion splicing and mechanical splicing; build and dress fiber enclosures, trays, and patch panels. • Install and terminate copper structured cabling (Cat5e/6/6A), including jacks, patch panels, and racks. • Test and certify fiber and copper links using OTDR, power meter/light source, and cable certifiers; interpret and document results. 

• Pull cable and install pathways, cable tray, conduit, J-hooks, innerduct, and support structures. • Read and work from blueprints, cut sheets, and site drawings; label and document per BICSI/TIA standards. • Dress, organize, and manage cabling in racks, IDFs/MDFs, and demarcation points for clean, standards-compliant installs. 

• Troubleshoot and repair faults in fiber and copper infrastructure; restore service efficiently. • Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and material usage for each project. • Follow all OSHA safety practices and maintain a clean, organized, professional job site. 

Required Qualifications 

• 1+ years of experience in fiber optic and/or structured cabling installation. 

• Ability to terminate and test both fiber and copper; familiarity with fusion splicing.

• Experience operating test equipment (OTDR, power meter, certifier) is preferred, or willingness to be trained. • Able to read blueprints, floor plans, and cabling documentation. 

• Comfortable with hand and power tools and working from ladders and lifts. 

• Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record; able to pass a background check and drug screen. • Reliable, safety-minded, and detail-oriented with strong documentation habits. 

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications 

• BICSI Installer 1 / Installer 2 (Copper or Optical Fiber) or FOA CFOT certification. 

• Experience with outside-plant (OSP) fiber, aerial/underground placement, and directional boring support. • OSHA 10/30 certification. 

• Familiarity with data-center or industrial cabling environments. 

• Experience terminating to TIA-568 standards and producing certified test reports (Fluke, EXFO, etc.). 

Physical Requirements & Work Environment 

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and work on ladders, lifts, and in elevated positions. • Comfortable working in ceilings, crawl spaces, trenches, outdoors, and varied weather conditions. • Local and occasional regional travel across Southwest Louisiana; occasional overtime for project deadlines. 

What We Offer 

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience and certifications. 

• Health/benefits package, paid time off, and paid holidays. 

• Paid BICSI/FOA training and certification advancement, mentored by an in-house RCDD. • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance for field work (role-dependent). 

• Stable, established employer with 75+ years serving Southwest Louisiana. 

For more than 75 years, LRC Wireless (Louisiana Radio Communications) has been Southwest Louisiana's premier systems integrator, delivering Motorola two-way radio, structured cabling and fiber, video surveillance, access control, SCADA, and connected-building technology to commercial, industrial, and public-safety clients.

Company Description

For more than 75 years, LRC Wireless (Louisiana Radio Communications) has been Southwest Louisiana's premier systems integrator, delivering Motorola two-way radio, structured cabling and fiber, video surveillance, access control, SCADA, and connected-building technology to commercial, industrial, and public-safety clients.