ISP/OSP Technician/Installer
20 days ago
Norfolk
Job Description Installer / Technician (ISP/OSP) BICSI Level II Certified Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Installer/Technician with an active BICSI Level II Installer Certification to support construction, installation, and maintenance activities across Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional experienced in structured cabling, fiber and copper systems, and field coordination, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and industry standards. Key Responsibilities ISP / OSP Installation & Construction • Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling systems in ISP and OSP environments, • Perform fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), copper termination, and enclosure setup per BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC standards, • Install pathways, raceways, racks, cabinets, grounding, and bonding systems, • Conduct certification testing using OTDRs, power meters, and copper test equipment, • Accurately document test results, redlines, as-builts, and installation records, • Read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and scope documents, • Coordinate daily field activities with project managers, engineers, and other trades, • Adhere to all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety protocols, including traffic control when required, • Represent the company professionally while working in active facilities, public rights-of-way, and customer premises, • Communicate clearly with supervisors, customers, inspectors, and team members, • Active BICSI Level II Installer Certification (required), • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on ISP/OSP installation experience, • Proficiency with fiber optic and copper cabling systems, • Experience with testing equipment (OTDR, light source/power meter, copper certifiers), • Ability to read prints, blueprints, and technical documentation, • Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC), • Experience with FTTH, DAS, or large-scale telecom infrastructure projects, • Aerial and/or underground construction experience, • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification, • Confined space or traffic control certification