• Fiber Optic Technician

    Voltyx (Kansas City, MO)


    Overview

    About The Company:

    At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

     

    As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

    We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

    + Competitive pay

    + Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources

    + Career Path Planning

    + Incentives for Professional Certifications

    + Competitive Per Diem

    + Referral Bonuses

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Medical, vision, and dental benefits

    + 401k with company match

    **Pay:** $27-$48/hour

    **Job Purpose:** Immediate full-time position for experienced Fiber Splicing Technician. Candidate will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, documenting and testing of all fiber optic lines within the customer’s network. Five years’ experience and experience with EXFO fiber equipment preferred. Must be willing to travel. Current fiber optic certifications preferred.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters

    + Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards

    + Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.

    + Working knowledge of fiber optics

    + Basic knowledge of networking

    + Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment

    + Terminate, splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures

    + Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently

    + Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters

    + Learn and adhere to all safety standards

    + Must be able to read and understand blue prints, designs and work scopes

    + 5 years previous experience

    **Experience with the following equipment a plus** :

    + Fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc. is preferred.

    Qualifications

    + Associates or Technical Degree preferred

    + CWDM and DWDM experience preferred

    + Experience in carrier technologies a plus

    + Positive attitude

    + Strong communication skills both written and verbal

    + Must be highly organized

    + Must display strong work ethic, punctuality and attendance

     

    EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

     

    EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-MO-Kansas City_

    **Posted Date** _3 weeks ago_ _(6/30/2025 8:41 AM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-5779_

    **_\# of Openings_** _0_

    **_Category_** _Field Technician_