Mississippi Department of Employment Security
Fiber Technician Lucedale Office
Mississippi Department of Employment Security, Pascagoula, Mississippi, us, 39569
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Position Summary This position is responsible for broadband service installs, terminating, splicing, documenting and testing fiber optic cables with an end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency for Singing River Electric and Singing River Connect.
Position Requirements
Two years' prior experience with fiber optics, preferred.
Must currently live within the service area of the assigned district office or be willing to relocate within a 45‑minute commute from the assigned district office.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in outside plant fiber splicing, customer premise equipment installation, network access equipment installation, and network trouble shooting.
Must display the knowledge and best practices for premise entry and electronic equipment installation.
Must possess understanding of technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks, EIA/TIA 568A/B standards and color codes.
Must possess and demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of installation, maintenance, and removal of fiber optic customer premise equipment.
Must have experience using ladders and operating bucket trucks.
Strong understanding of OTDRs, fusion splicing, fiber color codes, and testing tools.
Preferred Certifications
CFOS/T – Certified Fiber Optic Specialist / Testing
ETA/FOT – Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Technician
ETA/FOI – Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Installer
INSTF – BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
Job Overview
Conduct residential and commercial fiber installations including in‑home wiring, equipment setup, and basic customer training.
Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation.
Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems such as no light level at ONT, no Wi‑Fi signal, or latency issues.
Work closely with Fiber Services Department to maintain an efficient and achievable home installation schedule.
Respond to installs, disconnects, reconnections, additions and changes, and troubleshoot Internet connections/lines in a timely and efficient manner.
Coordinate fiber activities with electric lineman and other aerial communications linemen and other departments as necessary.
Subject to 24‑hour call‑out.
Do NOT fax, email or drop off resumes at any Singing River Electric office.
Singing River Electric is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices against qualified employees or applicants on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other categories protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Fiber Technician Lucedale Office
role at
Mississippi Department of Employment Security .
1 day ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.
Position Summary This position is responsible for broadband service installs, terminating, splicing, documenting and testing fiber optic cables with an end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency for Singing River Electric and Singing River Connect.
Position Requirements
Two years' prior experience with fiber optics, preferred.
Must currently live within the service area of the assigned district office or be willing to relocate within a 45‑minute commute from the assigned district office.
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in outside plant fiber splicing, customer premise equipment installation, network access equipment installation, and network trouble shooting.
Must display the knowledge and best practices for premise entry and electronic equipment installation.
Must possess understanding of technologies and standards as they apply to the installation of fiber optic networks, EIA/TIA 568A/B standards and color codes.
Must possess and demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of installation, maintenance, and removal of fiber optic customer premise equipment.
Must have experience using ladders and operating bucket trucks.
Strong understanding of OTDRs, fusion splicing, fiber color codes, and testing tools.
Preferred Certifications
CFOS/T – Certified Fiber Optic Specialist / Testing
ETA/FOT – Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Technician
ETA/FOI – Electronics Technician Association, Fiber Optics Installer
INSTF – BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
Job Overview
Conduct residential and commercial fiber installations including in‑home wiring, equipment setup, and basic customer training.
Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation.
Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems such as no light level at ONT, no Wi‑Fi signal, or latency issues.
Work closely with Fiber Services Department to maintain an efficient and achievable home installation schedule.
Respond to installs, disconnects, reconnections, additions and changes, and troubleshoot Internet connections/lines in a timely and efficient manner.
Coordinate fiber activities with electric lineman and other aerial communications linemen and other departments as necessary.
Subject to 24‑hour call‑out.
Do NOT fax, email or drop off resumes at any Singing River Electric office.
Singing River Electric is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in our employment practices against qualified employees or applicants on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other categories protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Government Administration
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Pascagoula, MS .
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