Job Requirements
Dugway, UT
Secret Polygraph not specified
Early Career (2+ yrs experience)
$80,000 - $120,000
Job Description
Location: Dugway Proving Ground, Utah
Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician to support critical telecommunications infrastructure at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both copper and fiber optic cable systems across secure indoor and outdoor environments.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with structured cabling, fiber optic splicing, cable testing, utility locating, and outside plant infrastructure. This position supports mission-critical communications systems and requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Cable Installation & Infrastructure Support
Install, terminate, test, and maintain copper cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A.
Install, route, terminate, and test single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic systems.
Build and maintain structured cabling infrastructure, including racks, patch panels, cable trays, conduits, raceways, handholes, pedestals, and telecommunications cabinets.
Configure telecommunications rooms, network closets, and data center cabling environments.
Install and support UPS systems and Line Interface Units (LIUs).
Fiber Optic Operations
Perform fiber splicing using fusion and mechanical methods.
Conduct fiber optic testing utilizing OTDRs, power meters, and other industry-standard testing equipment.
Troubleshoot and restore fiber connectivity issues to minimize service interruptions.
Maintain accurate splice records and testing documentation.
Outside Plant (OSP) Support
Install and repair aerial, buried, and conduit-based copper and fiber infrastructure.
Perform utility locating activities using electromagnetic and RF locating equipment.
Verify utility locations using multiple tracing and validation methods.
Apply APWA utility marking standards and support excavation activities.
Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to prevent utility conflicts and service outages.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Conduct routine inspections of cable infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
Diagnose cable faults, connectivity issues, and network outages.
Repair damaged cables, connectors, and associated infrastructure.
Complete upgrades and replacements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate installation, testing, maintenance, and repair records.
Track materials and inventory associated with project and service activities.
Support documentation requirements within NetPlus and related systems.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, installation requirements, telecommunications standards, and safety procedures.
Safety & Site Operations
Follow confined space entry procedures and permit requirements.
Safely work in trenches, manholes, utility corridors, and construction environments.
Operate equipment and tools necessary to support installation and maintenance activities.
Adhere to all safety requirements while working in varying weather and environmental conditions
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Security Clearance.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cable systems.
Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and network restoration.
Experience supporting both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) environments.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, splice records, GIS maps, and network documentation.
Experience with structured cabling systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work in manholes, trenches, and outdoor environments.
Required Certifications
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification (required by contract start date).
Certified Installer (CI) certification for copper and fiber systems (required by contract start date).
Preferred Qualifications
Technical certification in telecommunications or a related field.
Experience supporting military installations or federal government environments.
Knowledge of excavation permits, dig permits, and utility locating procedures.
Familiarity with APWA utility marking standards.
Experience using NetPlus systems and telecommunications asset management tools.
Experience working with construction crews, project managers, and engineering teams.
Understanding of OSHA regulations and telecommunications industry best practices.
Work Environment
This position is fully onsite at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. Work will be performed in a combination of telecommunications rooms, network facilities, data centers, utility corridors, construction areas, and outdoor environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in varied weather conditions, confined spaces, trenches, and physically demanding field environments while supporting mission-critical communications infrastructure.
Clearance Required: Active Secret Security Clearance
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Inside/Outside Cable Plant Technician to support critical telecommunications infrastructure at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. This role is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of both copper and fiber optic cable systems across secure indoor and outdoor environments.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with structured cabling, fiber optic splicing, cable testing, utility locating, and outside plant infrastructure. This position supports mission-critical communications systems and requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Cable Installation & Infrastructure Support
Install, terminate, test, and maintain copper cabling systems, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A.
Install, route, terminate, and test single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic systems.
Build and maintain structured cabling infrastructure, including racks, patch panels, cable trays, conduits, raceways, handholes, pedestals, and telecommunications cabinets.
Configure telecommunications rooms, network closets, and data center cabling environments.
Install and support UPS systems and Line Interface Units (LIUs).
Fiber Optic Operations
Perform fiber splicing using fusion and mechanical methods.
Conduct fiber optic testing utilizing OTDRs, power meters, and other industry-standard testing equipment.
Troubleshoot and restore fiber connectivity issues to minimize service interruptions.
Maintain accurate splice records and testing documentation.
Outside Plant (OSP) Support
Install and repair aerial, buried, and conduit-based copper and fiber infrastructure.
Perform utility locating activities using electromagnetic and RF locating equipment.
Verify utility locations using multiple tracing and validation methods.
Apply APWA utility marking standards and support excavation activities.
Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to prevent utility conflicts and service outages.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Conduct routine inspections of cable infrastructure and telecommunications systems.
Diagnose cable faults, connectivity issues, and network outages.
Repair damaged cables, connectors, and associated infrastructure.
Complete upgrades and replacements while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate installation, testing, maintenance, and repair records.
Track materials and inventory associated with project and service activities.
Support documentation requirements within NetPlus and related systems.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, installation requirements, telecommunications standards, and safety procedures.
Safety & Site Operations
Follow confined space entry procedures and permit requirements.
Safely work in trenches, manholes, utility corridors, and construction environments.
Operate equipment and tools necessary to support installation and maintenance activities.
Adhere to all safety requirements while working in varying weather and environmental conditions
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Security Clearance.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 5 years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting copper and fiber optic cable systems.
Experience with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and network restoration.
Experience supporting both Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) environments.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, splice records, GIS maps, and network documentation.
Experience with structured cabling systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing more than 50 pounds.
Ability to work in manholes, trenches, and outdoor environments.
Required Certifications
Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) certification (required by contract start date).
Certified Installer (CI) certification for copper and fiber systems (required by contract start date).
Preferred Qualifications
Technical certification in telecommunications or a related field.
Experience supporting military installations or federal government environments.
Knowledge of excavation permits, dig permits, and utility locating procedures.
Familiarity with APWA utility marking standards.
Experience using NetPlus systems and telecommunications asset management tools.
Experience working with construction crews, project managers, and engineering teams.
Understanding of OSHA regulations and telecommunications industry best practices.
Work Environment
This position is fully onsite at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. Work will be performed in a combination of telecommunications rooms, network facilities, data centers, utility corridors, construction areas, and outdoor environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in varied weather conditions, confined spaces, trenches, and physically demanding field environments while supporting mission-critical communications infrastructure.
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