Fiber Optic Technician

Post Date

Jan 10, 2025

Location

Jacksonville,
Florida

ZIP/Postal Code

32246
US
Mar 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Telecom / PBX / Cable Technician

Req #

JAX-755081

Pay Rate

$20 - $25 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An engineering services company is looking for skilled Fiber Optic Technicians to support ongoing contract work in the Florida panhandle. The Fiber Optic Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic systems aboard ships and vessels. This role ensures that all fiber optic networks are functioning optimally to support communication and data transmission needs. Duties will include:
Installing fiber optic cables, connectors, and related equipment
Manually building and polishing connectors
Conducting regular inspections, maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems
Reading and interpreting shipboard installation drawings

Hourly compensation ranges from $22.00-25.00/hr based on experience and qualifications.

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Required Skills & Experience

Proven commercial experience with fiber optic installations
Preferably with ships or vessels
Skillful at copper and fiber terminations
Rack to rack electric/fiber optic cabling experience

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

KITCO fiber optic certification
NAPCO training/certification
Bilingual in Spanish
Military/Service background

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.