Job Description

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.

Job Tags

Apprenticeship, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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Fiber Optics Technician Apprentice Job at Scanlon Fiber Optics, Pittsburgh, PA

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