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Fiber Optic Technician
WORK GLOBAL CAREERS LIMITED
Kenya 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 15 days ago (21 Aug 2026) Updated 11 days ago
Job Description
The Fiber Optic Technician installs, maintains, and repairs fiber optic infrastructure for telecommunications networks. Responsibilities include cable installation, splicing, OTDR testing, and conducting site surveys to ensure network performance. The role requires at least two years of hands‑on experience and a diploma in telecommunications, with certifications such as CFOT or FOA considered an advantage. The technician provides both onsite and remote technical support to maintain service reliability.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in Telecommunications or equivalent qualification.
- • At least 2 years of experience in fiber optic installation and maintenance.
- • Practical experience in fusion splicing and OTDR testing.
- • Knowledge of fiber industry standards and regulations.
- • CFOT, FOA or other relevant certification is an added advantage.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Install and maintain feeder, distribution and drop fiber optic cables.
- • Install and maintain fiber access terminals, joint boxes and fiber distribution pedestals.
- • Splice and terminate fiber optic cables using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- • Conduct OTDR testing and troubleshoot fiber systems to identify faults and performance issues.
- • Provide onsite and remote technical support to customers and team members.
- • Conduct site surveys using GPS‑based applications and interpret network designs and installation drawings.
- • Perform preventive maintenance on existing fiber optic systems.
- • Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and supplies used during installations and repairs.