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 OfficeSurveyingCustomer service
- Work
- On-site in United States
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office20%Customer service14%Surveying4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
All tasks as an Apprentice Optical Network Installation Technician are performed under direct supervision from other, more experienced technicians and supervisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Infrastructure installation and de-installation
- Racks
- Ironwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)
- Cable management
- Fiber & copper management systems (i.e. 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
- Use of Microsoft Office suite of products for:
- Requirements review and comprehension
- Redlining
- Reporting
- Daily Status Report (DSR) submission
- Site Completion Report (SCR) submission
- Survey Reports
Requirements & Tech Stack
- One year or less experience involving the construction, maintenance, or repair of various types of telecommunications or electronics equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for the required experience.
- Some knowledge of several types of common communications installations.
- Some hands-on knowledge of and experience with various network devices (i.e. routers, switches, etc.) from multiple manufacturers.
- Strong willingness to learn the profession.
- Willingness to take direction and apply what is being taught.
- Business communications skills including verbal, written, and 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 as necessary.
- Ability to get down under sub-flooring as required.
- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.