Optical Transport Technician

Reference: 44784_1785859425

Job Description

Seeking a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain fiber optic and telecommunications network infrastructure. This is a hands-on role involving network troubleshooting, fiber testing, equipment installation, maintenance, and service restoration activities across transport and IP network environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic and telecom network equipment.
  • Perform network testing, installation, provisioning, and maintenance activities.
  • Support fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network technologies.
  • Assist with network restoration and outage response.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on network and critical infrastructure equipment.
  • Maintain inventory, tools, test equipment, and related documentation.
  • Update maintenance records, work logs, and trouble tickets.

Preferred Background

  • Network Technician
  • Telecommunications Technician
  • Telecom Technician
  • Fiber Optic Technician
  • Fiber Engineer
  • Optical Network Technician
  • OSP Technician
  • Transport Technician

Preferred Skills

  • Fiber Optics
  • OTDR

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 04/08/2026
Reference: 44784_1785859425

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