Position: Fiber Optic Technician Apprentice
Location: Scanlon Fiber Optics / Pittsburgh, PA
Key Responsibilities
- Install & maintain fiber optic cables in aerial (poles, bucket trucks, extension ladders up to ~40 ft.) and underground environments (manholes, vaults).
- Fusion splice & terminate single-mode, multimode, and ribbon fiber with quality control via OTDR or optical power meter testing.
- Measure optical loss on each splice/connector to ensure network performance
- Troubleshoot and repair outages, including those caused by storms, accidents, or environmental conditions, often on a 24/7 on-call basis.
- Maintain documentation (splice records, termination box logs, test results, service reports).
- Work safely and efficiently, following OSHA standards and using PPE during outdoor, confined space, and elevated work.
- Provide excellent customer interaction, coordinating site access, communicating around disruptions, and resolving technical queries via phone or in person.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade/vocational certification preferred
- Experience
- Hands-on with fiber splicing & testing equipment, OTDR, power meters, fusion splicer
- Skills & Certifications:
- Valid driver's license
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or project software (e.g., Excel, Outlook) is not needed, but preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and detail-oriented mindset
Physical & Work Conditions
- Able to lift ~75-80lb. equipment, climb ladders, or work from bucket trucks up to ~50ft
- Comfortable working indoors/outdoors, heat, cold, rain, snow, and in confined spaces
- Flexibility for evening/weekend/overnight emergency calls and storm restoration work
Why Join Scanlon?
As observed in employee profiles, Scanlon values hands-on field experience, accurate documentation, and effective communication. If you enjoy problem-solving, working outdoors, and making a direct impact on network reliability, you'd be a strong fit.