Labor One Staffing is hiring experienced Certified Fiber Optic Technicians for an active fiber optic field project in Brownsville, TX. You will handle installation, splicing, and testing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber across outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) environments as part of a field crew on a fast-moving build.
Key Responsibilities
• Install and maintain OSP and ISP fiber optic cabling
• Perform single-mode and multi-mode fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical)
• Conduct OTDR testing, troubleshooting, and fault location
• Read and work from technical drawings, job plans, and routing diagrams
• Document test results to project standards
• Coordinate with the field crew and uphold all site safety requirements
Required Qualifications
• Current FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification, or accepted equivalent
(ETA CFOI/FOI, BICSI)
• Hands-on OSP/ISP fiber installation and maintenance experience
• Proficiency in single-mode and multi-mode splicing
• Experience with OTDR testing and troubleshooting
• Ability to read technical drawings and job plans
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Commitment to field safety compliance
Preferred Qualifications
• FOA specialist certifications (CFOS/O Outside Plant, CFOS/S Splicing, CFOS/T Testing)
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• OSHA 10/30
Physical Requirements
• Outdoor field work in varying conditions
• Lifting up to approximately 50 lbs
• Bending, kneeling, and working at heights or in confined spaces as needed
• Overtime as the project demands
What We Offer
W-2 employment, weekly pay, paid overtime, and the potential for ongoing fiber project work across the Rio Grande Valley.