Fiber Optical Technician

Role & responsibilities

• Lay optical fiber cable along road stretches aerial (pole-to-pole) and underground (trenching, duct laying, cable blowing/pulling)
• Install, mount and dress joint enclosures, junction boxes, FDMS/LIU and loop provisioning at designated points
• Carry out fusion splicing, pigtail termination and patch cord connections as per route design
• Test and certify links using OTDR, power meter and light source; record splice loss and end-to-end loss readings
• Provide connection end points to customers drop cable pulling, ONT/ONU installation, activation and handover
• Attend fiber cuts and breakdowns; carry out fault localization and restoration within committed timelines, including emergency and night callouts
• Conduct route surveys, cable route marking and coordinate on-site with civil/contractor teams
• Maintain splice records, route documentation, material consumption and daily work reports
• Follow road-work safety norms, barricading and site restoration practices

Preferred candidate profile

• 13 years of hands-on experience in optical fiber laying ISP, FTTH, telecom infrastructure or fiber contracting background
• Working experience in fiber laying is mandatory (aerial, underground or both)
• Operation of fusion splicing machine and cleaver
• OTDR trace reading, power meter testing and fault distance identification
• Understanding of FTTH/GPON last-mile setup, ONT/ONU installation and customer premise wiring
• Two-wheeler with valid driving licence (essential)
• Physically fit, comfortable working outdoors, at heights and in shift/emergency conditions
• Kannada speaking preferred; Hindi/English working knowledge an advantag

Education

ITI / Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication or Electrical preferred. 10th/12th pass candidates with strong relevant field experience will also be considered.