Apprentice Optical Network Installation Technician
By Light Professional IT Services
United StatesFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Microsoft OfficeSurveyingNetworkingCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in United States
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Networking38%Microsoft Office22%Customer service18%Surveying3%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Apprentice Optical Network Installation Technicians, Level 1 (AOT) perform all tasks under direct supervision from experienced technicians and supervisors. They are expected to be placed on project assignments involving various installation and de-installation tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure installation and de-installation
- Racks
- Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
- Cable management
- Fiber & copper management systems (e.g., Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))
- DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)
- Cable Terminations, cleaning and testing
- RJ45
- Coaxial/BNC
- Wire wrap
- Fiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)
- Grounding
- HTAP
- Equipment
- Documentation Responsibilities using Microsoft Office suite for:
- Requirements review and comprehension
- Redlining
- Reporting
- Daily Status Report (DSR) submission
- Site Completion Report (SCR) submission
- Survey Reports
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office suite
- Panduit raceway
- Fiber Management Systems (FMS)
- DC Power cable
- RJ45
- Coaxial/BNC
- Wire wrap
- Fiber Optic Cable
- HTAP
Qualifications
- One year or less experience in the construction, maintenance, or repair of telecommunications or electronics equipment, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline).
- Strong desire to learn optical networking.
- Willingness to take direction willingly.
- Willingness to increase knowledge and competency.
- Some knowledge of several types of common communications installations.
- Some hands-on knowledge and experience with various network devices (e.g., routers, switches) from multiple manufacturers.
- Strong willingness to learn the profession.
- Willingness to take direction and apply what is being taught.
- Business communications skills (verbal, written, graphic).
- Exposure to a customer service environment.
- Government network systems experience.
- Cable running, splicing, and connector exposure.
- Possession of a basic telecommunications installation tool kit.
- Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
- Willingness to travel 70% - 80% of the time.
- Ability to set up and ascend/descend ladders.
- Ability to get down under sub-flooring.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.