Lead Low Voltage / Fiber Technician

Location: Phoenix, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP – Ongoing
Pay: $28–$32/hour, depending on experience
Experience Level: Lead / Experienced

Position overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Low Voltage / Fiber Technician to perform hands-on installation work while leading and directing a crew of low-voltage technicians on active commercial jobsites.

The ideal candidate is technically strong, dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable taking ownership of daily field operations. This role requires someone who can lead from the front—working alongside the crew while maintaining productivity, workmanship, safety, and communication with project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise low-voltage technicians and installers.
• Coordinate daily assignments and communicate project expectations to the crew.
• Install, route, terminate, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cabling.
• Perform fusion splicing and fiber testing, identifying issues requiring repair or re-termination.
• Work with single-mode and multimode fiber systems.
• Install and terminate CAT5e, CAT6, and other structured cabling.
• Install cable pathways, supports, racks, cabinets, patch panels, enclosures, and related infrastructure.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and project specifications.
• Verify installations meet project requirements and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot fiber, data, and other low-voltage connectivity issues.
• Use OTDR and/or power meter testing equipment.
• Maintain proper fiber documentation, labeling, and cable management.
• Track job progress and communicate updates, delays, and material requirements to project management.
• Train and mentor entry-level and intermediate technicians.
• Maintain productivity and quality standards across the crew.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are used and maintained properly.
• Enforce company procedures and jobsite safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment.

Required qualifications

• Professional low-voltage installation experience.
• Strong hands-on fiber optic installation and troubleshooting experience.
• Previous experience leading technicians or managing a field crew.
• Experience with single-mode and multimode fiber.
• Ability to perform fiber termination, fusion splicing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CAT5e/CAT6 and structured cabling installations.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and project specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to organize work and delegate responsibilities effectively.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain production schedules without sacrificing quality.
• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and active construction sites.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, cable, and equipment as required.
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
• Ability to follow and enforce all jobsite safety requirements.

Preferred qualifications

• BICSI certification(s).
• FOA or other recognized fiber optic certification(s).
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Lift certification.
• Experience working in data centers, commercial construction, industrial facilities, or large-scale structured cabling projects.
• Experience leading multiple technicians on fast-paced projects.

Ideal candidate

We are looking for a hands-on leader who can take ownership of the jobsite without requiring constant supervision. You should have strong fiber knowledge, be able to diagnose and resolve installation problems, keep technicians productive, and communicate clearly with project leadership.

Success in this role requires balancing field leadership with hands-on technical work. You will be expected to set the standard for quality, productivity, safety, and professionalism while helping the crew deliver projects correctly and on schedule.

Compensation & project details

Pay Range: $28–$32/hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time; daily start/end times TBD
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Start: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing