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Fiber Optics Apprentice

Job in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, 88220, USA
Listing for: MittGroup
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, General Labor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
  • Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
  • Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
  • Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone meter, fiber identifier and scope
  • Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
  • Keep detailed records of work activity.
  • Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook
  • Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)
  • Fiber Splicing - Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
  • Customer Service - Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
  • Reporting - Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
  • Knowledge preferred but will train the right candidate
  • Equivalent Education/

    Experience:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • Safety training as required by specific projects
  • Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
  • Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers
Working Conditions and Work Environment
  • Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
  • Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
  • Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.
  • Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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