Fiber Technician

Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,485 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

Cabling and Termination:
The Technician I - Fiber must have basic copper termination skills. Install a work area outlet for the floor, modular furniture, and wall (terminate CAT 3 and CAT 5 jacks). Mount faceplates and surface mount boxes correctly. Adhere to IES Communications labeling standards. Build closets (mount and install backboards, cross-connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic, and hardware). Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.

Complete all IDC connections (e.g. terminate 110/66 blocks and patch panels). Perform testing: continuity test horizontal and riser cable, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable. Install LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber. Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cord. Terminate and breakout outside-plant (loose tube) fiber (e.g. Corning, Commscope, 3

DNX). Terminate indoor tight-buffered multimode and single-mode fiber. Install fan-out kits including buffer tube. Calculate the end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards for multimode and single-mode fiber. Fully complete all IES paperwork accurately and on time – specifically timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, job blog, tool transfers and others as required. Complete any other duties as assigned.

Testing:
Test using an OTDR, Fluke DTX-180. Troubleshoot using an OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end, and network-wide splicing. Perform mechanical splicing with all types of fiber cable. Perform fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable. Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct-buried splices. Minimum USD $20.00 per hour. Max USD $24.00 per hour.

Education:

High School diploma or GED equivalent. Certification, license, and skill requirements:
Must possess and be proficient with the listed tools. Must be proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure). Must have testing & troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems experience (OTDR & PMLS). Must be able to meet IES driving standards policy. Prefer 2-3 years of experience in fiber. Prefer industry certifications (Corning/FOA).

Prefer data center installation experience. Prefer mechanical and fusion splice experience. Prefer OSP or confined space entry experience (splicing). Must be able to use the following trade tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), drywall saw, torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), pliers (needle nose and channel locks), hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight and gloves. Punch tool with 110 block and 66 block blade, 6/8 position combo crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX.

Minimum years of experience: 0-2.

IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer:

minorities, females, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans. The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.

IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.