Fiber Technician

Cable Technician (Fiber Validation & Troubleshooting)
Must-Have Skills

1. Fiber Testing & Validation

• OTDR testing
• Fluke meter usage
• Fiber verification and validation

1. Layer 1 Troubleshooting

• Diagnose connectivity issues
• Physical network infrastructure troubleshooting
• Cable and fiber fault isolation

1. Network Fundamentals

• Strong Layer 1 knowledge
• Understanding of telecom/network infrastructure
• Ability to read technical design documentation (EDP)

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Fiber splicing
• Cable installation
• Cat5/Cat6 cabling
• Copper infrastructure experience
• Telecom, ISP, or enterprise network experience

Core Responsibilities

• Perform fiber audits and infrastructure validation.
• Test and troubleshoot improperly functioning network installations.
• Verify inventory, connectivity, and network documentation.
• Identify and resolve physical network discrepancies.
• Create audit reports and maintain circuit documentation.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Cable Technician, Fiber Technician, Network Technician, or Field Technician background .
• Hands-on experience using OTDRs and Fluke testers .
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with Layer 1 networking expertise.
• Comfortable validating fiber and copper environments.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
• Able to work in active data center, telecom, or enterprise network environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications Current Site Locations: The immediate need is in Columbus Ohio for 5-6 months. However, this is subject to change. Location: 1 Community Circle, New Albany, Ohio.
Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role includes a rotating on-call schedule. During site turn-up's, the schedule shifts to 10-hour days, 6 days per week.


Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

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.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services


We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.


San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.