Tilston Technology

Position Title:

OSP Fiber Technician II

Date Posted:

07/28/2025

Location:

Charlotte, NC

Job Category:

General Application

Salary Interval:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$34.00 - $39.00

Application Instructions

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

Position Description

This position is for an experienced OSP Fiber Technician 2 who will perform all maintenance activity for customer facilities which includes ILA huts, buried and aerial fiber.

Responsibilities:

• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables, including high count ribbon fiber of 864 count or higher, and construct proper splice cases and fiber termination panels
• Must be able to perform Ring Cuts
• Will lead other technicians while preforming daily job duties
• Willing to train and coach less experienced technicians
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems
• Operate technical equipment including but not limited to: computer, OTDR, power meters, fusion splicing equipment, and understand the functions
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cabling
• Reading and interpreting work prints, splice diagrams, existing fiber records, on maps or in the field
• Must have the ability to read splice and test results and provide timely reports to office team
• Must exhibit and uphold Tilson's safety values and ensure worksite safety
• Will be responsible for conducting preventive maintenance & emergency Maintenance for ILA sites, including battery testing, fiber testing, alarm response & more
• Will be responsible for trouble shooting and repairing fiber issues related to customers dark & lit fiber
• Will perform Fiber locates for Tilson & Customer fiber
• Will be required to be on call for Emergency fiber outages
• Operate Lift or Bucket Truck

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10 years' splicing experience
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience trouble shooting fiber
• Demonstrated experience with both loose tube and ribbon splicing as well as high count fibers
• OSHA 10/30
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Demonstrated experience with fiber optic cable splicing, testing and repair
• Proficiency with tools including cable strippers, crimpers, and test equipment
• Ability to complete testing and report results timely
• Strong work ethic and desire to be a leader
• Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude
• The ability to coordinate with construction crew & NOC
• Valid US Driver's License with no major violations in the past 3yrs
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work safely, with or without supervision

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tilson provides a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing choice, health, wellness, and financial security. Upon starting, employees can select from various medical plans, along with vision and dental insurance. The package also includes a 401(k) with company contributions, an HSA with generous employer contributions, industry-leading parental and military leave, and more. Additionally, Tilson offers new hires a time-off package that includes 10 holidays, 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, and up to 5 paid days off for hazardous weather, with additional time off based on tenure.

We accomplish our mission with a team of experts working collaboratively on meaningful, impactful projects for our clients. Our team environment fosters intellectual curiosity, motivates employees, and cultivates talented people who work with purpose, mastery and autonomy. We strive to listen to our clients, partner with them as a team, and accept their goals as our own.

Tilson believes in Safety, Composure, Respect, Accountability, Professionalism, and Integrity. To learn more about Tilson, the benefits we offer and our values, we invite you to explore our website.

Tilson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer.