Fiber Technician

Fiber Technician in Phoenix, AZ, USA - (Pay - $51.72)
Job Description
The Fiber Technician is responsible for all aspects of fiber including installing, terminating, testing, and splicing. The role requires expertise in structured cabling, with duties such as building closets, installing work area outlets, and ensuring all connections are properly made and tested.
Responsibilities

• Install and terminate CAT 3 & CAT 5 jacks, mount face plates and surface mount boxes.
• Build and install closets including backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, and fiber optic hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform testing of cables using continuity tests and volt-ohmmeter; troubleshoot issues such as opens, crosses, and shorts.
• Identify active voice or data circuits.
• Lead and train crew, coordinate personnel, and manage project timelines.
• Adhere to company, customer, and industry quality and safety standards and regulations.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable, including building entrance splices and maintenance spaces.
• Conduct testing using an OTDR and troubleshoot network-wide problems.

Essential Skills

• Proficient with CAT 5, CAT 6, and copper fiber installations.
• Strong ability to pull, terminate, and test copper cables.
• 2+ years of experience with fiber pulling, terminations, and using Versiv Two Tester or Fluke tester.
• Experience in IDF uplinks, cable patching, and terminating keystone jacks and modular plugs.
• Comfortable working at heights or confined spaces.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Lift Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• Experience with conduit and cable tray installations.
• Ability to climb ladders and work with hand/power tools.

Why Work Here?
This role offers a multi-year project with ample opportunities for growth within the team. The position provides a chance to work on complex projects and develop professionally in a supportive environment.
Work Environment
The position is based in a manufacturing facility where you must walk approximately one mile from the parking lot to the worksite. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, with ten-hour shifts, allowing for a three-day weekend. The environment involves both indoor and outdoor settings, tight spaces, and heights. PPE is required, including steel toe boots, safety vests, gloves, and safety glasses, all provided by the employer.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Phoenix, AZ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51.72 - $51.72/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.