Fiber Technician

Company: B Robinson Inc
Location: Leander
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Position Overview: As a Fiber Tech, you play a crucial role in the installation and maintenance of fiber optic networks. You are responsible for various tasks, including building, prepping, and splicing fiber. Additionally, you’re responsible for interpreting construction drawings and understanding design prints\maps, fiber optic splice schematics and work orders. Your attention to detail, technical skills, and commitment to safety contributes to the successful implementation of fiber optic projects and the success of B Robinson inc. This is an Hourly Non-Exempt position that reports to the Fiber Splicing Manager or Construction Manager depending on the area assigned. Requirements: Basic Requirements: Maintain a valid driver's license. Responsible for turning in deliverables and production reports on a daily basis. Must set up and maintain a safe working environment, adhering to proper personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines. Punctuality; Arrive at work on time every day limiting unexcused absences. Responsible for maintaining, cleaning and organizing work area, truck, equipment, tools and office location. Excellent teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with coworkers, vendors, and customers. Time management skills are crucial to ensure efficient use of working hours. Timely completion of required documentation Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and communicate technical information clearly. Key Responsibilities and Expectation: Below is an outline of the skills required for all Fiber Technician positions. Responsible for consistently meeting all customer requirements for workmanship quality, project completion timeliness, and project documentation. Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective and positive relationship with customers and team members at all times. Responsible for presenting a positive and professional image for the company in all dealings with customers, vendors, employees, and the community. Maintains a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and business environment. Responsible for protecting the assets of the company and making prudent decisions to mitigate any and all risks that threaten the assets; this includes but is not limited to the security of all company equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials both at all job sites and at the company’s office/warehouse. Responsible for adherence to company and Area rules, policies, and procedures for all assigned customer projects. Responsible for the quality of your work and personal conduct, assuring that all company workmanship standards and customer specifications and requirements have been met. Responsible for adherence to all safety procedures and rules established for the company, required by OSHA regulations, and the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC). Responsible for assuring that all necessary and required paperwork and documentation is properly, correctly, and promptly submitted both for internal company recordkeeping and for documentation required by customers. This includes, but is not limited to: Daily reports of work accomplished by job. Employee time sheets by job. Receipts for all field purchases. Fuel purchase receipts. Project documentation such as before, during and after photos as well as as-builts. Responsible for providing information for customer invoicing (i.e., number of splices, locations and work completed, etc.) Responsible for use and care of the company’s vehicles and all pieces of company construction equipment assigned. This includes, but is not limited to: Assuring that all vehicles and pieces of equipment receive appropriate preventative maintenance at the required intervals. Assuring that all vehicles and equipment are visually inspected on a weekly basis for any damage and/or deficiencies. Reporting any possible issues to the leadership team Assuring tools and test equipment is properly maintained and safely stored. Responsible for being available 24/7 during scheduled on call rotation. Demonstrate flexibility in working hours and availability, as needed, to accommodate project demands, urgent tasks, and support for team members during peak periods or as the needs of the business dictates. FT1-FT4 key performance indicators: Below is a breakout of specific skills by Fiber Technician level 1-4. Each level is expected to learn, grown and develop their skills in order to have the possibility of progressing within their roles and career with B Robinson inc/ Employees must have demonstrated proficiency in all aspects of their current role and the next fiber tech level requirement with a minimum of 6 months-1 year experience in their current Fiber Tech 4 role requires an open position. Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including working in confined spaces, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy objects. Ability to safely utilize bucket trucks and aerial lifts. Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail and the ability to perform precise splicing and testing procedures. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues related to fiber optic connections. Building and splicing to specified design: Build, prep and splice enclosures for projects as assigned. Ability to interpret construction drawings accurately. Fiber Optic Splicing: Proficient in performing various fiber optic splicing techniques, including fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and ribbon splicing. Fiber Optic Cable Preparation: Knowledge of cable stripping, cleaning, and preparing fiber optic cables for splicing up to 864 ct fibers. Fiber Optic Network Knowledge: Understanding of fiber optic network architectures, components, and transmission systems. Knowledge of Industry Standards: Familiarity with industry standards and proficient in performing various fiber optic splicing techniques, including fusion splicing, mechanical splicing, and ribbon splicing. Teamwork: Collaborate, assist and communicate with: Engineers and/or OSP Project Managers to perform fusion splicing as directed. Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status to meet designated goals. Maintain positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision. Understands Safety requirements and proper traffic control procedures. Manage multiple projects at one time. Other Duties as may be assigned. FT2-FT4: in addition to all responsibilities of a FT1 Fiber Optic Testing: proficient with optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDR) and other testing equipment to measure fiber optic signal loss, reflectance, and attenuation. Fiber Optic Troubleshooting: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to fiber optic connections, signal loss, and connectivity in both new and existing enclosures, nodes, and passive equipment. Documentation and Reporting: Ability to accurately document splicing activities, test results, and create detailed reports that accurately reflect work completed while adhering to partner company standards and practices for uploading documentation. FT3-FT4: in addition to all responsibilities of a FT1-FT2 Trusted to work complex projects on backbone or transport active networks. Overnight maintenance window work Completes redlines and as-built documentation for manager review. Assists Fiber team leadership with training and development of team members. FT4: in addition to all responsibilities of a FT1-FT3 Print documents for other splicers (cut sheets, SSD’s, CX drawings, etc.) ability to close out gigs via core, post documentation to the drive (GPON, SSD, close out etc.)

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