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Posted:
November 19, 2025
Location:
Covington, Louisiana
Level:
Experienced
Preferred Education:
High School
We are looking for a Fiber Optic Technician to join our team in Covington, Louisiana! This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cable systems, which are critical for high-speed internet, telephone, and data transmission services.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Installing and splicing fiber optic cables in complex environments (e.g., enterprise networks, data centers, or telecom facilities).
  • Testing fiber optic lines for performance and signal loss using advanced tools like OTDRs.
  • Identifying and troubleshooting performance issues, including poor signal quality, network outages, or physical damage to fiber cables.
  • Managing fiber optic projects or installations, coordinating with engineers, and sometimes leading a small team of junior technicians.

Perks

  • Insurance, Health, Wellness. Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Supplemental Insurance Benefits, Paid Long-Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance and much more!
  • Financial & Retirement. 401(k) Plan (Traditional & ROTH options), Performance Bonus.
  • Family & Parenting. Flexible Hours & Schedules, Family Medical Leave.
  • Vacation & Time Off. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave.
  • Perks & Discounts. Employee Assistance Program, Lunch & Learns, Employee Recognition & Discounts.
  • Professional Support. Job Training, Professional Development, Tuition Assistance.

 

Skills/Abilities:

The skills needed include proper handling and installing of fiber optic cables, understanding fiber optic systems, and basic testing techniques.

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Specialized training in fiber optic splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of advanced equipment and tools like OTDR, fusion splicers, and power meters.
  • Vendor-Specific Training (e.g., Corning, CommScope) or advanced certifications like CFOS/T (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing) or CFOS/S (Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Splicing).

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to work in various environments, including outdoor and indoor installations.
  • Travel to job sites required, occasional overnight stays.
  • Physically demanding work climbing ladders, lifting equipment, working in ceilings and other tight spaces.
  • Collaboration with other trades (electricians, IT teams, general contractors), as needed.

NOTES:
3 openings.
Internal Number: 0167
About MSB Consulting Engineers
Since 1978, MSB Consulting Engineers has been redefining what it means to be an engineering partner. We combine technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and strategic insight to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that move industries and communities forward. MSB delivers the insight and precision clients rely on to achieve operational excellence and long-term value. Strategic by design. Adaptive by nature. Unlike large-scale EPC firms, MSB brings the agility and focus of a strategic consulting partner, backed by the depth and capability of a multidisciplinary engineering team. Our experts thrive at the intersection of complexity and innovation, delivering integrated solutions that balance performance, safety, sustainability, and value. As industries evolve, so do we. MSB leverages advanced technologies and decades of critical thinking to help clients navigate change with confidence. We design smarter. We engineer for performance. We guide decisions that create lasting impact.
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