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Fiber Technician, Richmond

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: Fishel Co
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, General Labor
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is hiring Fiber Technicians for our Telecom Team in Richmond, VA.

This position is responsible for cable installations of Voice, Data, Fiber Optics, and Coax cables, including termination and testing of copper and fiber optic cables.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation, termination experience, and OTDR and power meter testing.

Duties
  • Splice various types of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
  • Review, interpret, and work with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
  • Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
  • Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
  • Make splicing adjustments on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.
  • Basic Job Qualifications
    • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field, with the ability to supervise others.
    • Working knowledge of fusion splicing and optical testing equipment, including Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.
    • Ability to interpret blueprints and project documents, including specifications, reporting, and quality requirements.
    • Knowledge of CAT 3, CAT 5, Riser, Fiber optic, PVC, riser-rated, and plenum cables, and understanding of their environments.
    • Familiarity with universal communication color codes.
    • Ability to work independently and with others.
    • Ability to climb and work at heights using ladders, poles, or lift trucks.
    • Ability to work in confined spaces.
    • Must meet company minimum driving standards.

    Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and career development, competitive pay, and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and profit sharing.

    Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran.

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