Job Description

Job description:

Job Title: Fiber Maintenance Engineer

Department:

Network Operations / Field Operations

Experience:

1-3 Years

Location:

Field-based / Regional

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Shift-based)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled

Fiber Maintenance Engineer

responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and restoring fiber optic networks to ensure high availability and service quality. The role involves fieldwork, fault resolution, preventive maintenance, and coordination with NOC and customer support teams.

Key Responsibilities

Perform

fault identification, isolation, and rectification

in fiber optic networks (FTTH / FTTx / Backbone). Handle

fiber cuts, outages, and emergency restorations

within SLA timelines. Carry out

fiber splicing (fusion & mechanical)

and joint closure activities. Conduct

OTDR testing, power meter testing

, and link performance analysis. Maintain and repair

ODF, FDH, FDB, splice enclosures

, and patch panels. Coordinate with

NOC, field teams, and vendors

during outages and planned maintenance. Execute

preventive maintenance (PM)

activities to reduce future faults. Maintain accurate

fault reports, maintenance logs, and network documentation

. Ensure compliance with

safety standards

while working at heights, trenches, and roadside locations. Support customer escalations related to fiber connectivity issues.
Required Skills & Qualifications

Diploma / BE / BTech in

Electronics, Telecommunications, Networking

, or related field. Hands-on experience in

fiber optic maintenance and troubleshooting

. Strong knowledge of

single-mode & multi-mode fiber

, splicing techniques, and testing tools. Familiarity with

OTDR, fusion splicer, power meter, and visual fault locator (VFL)

. Understanding of

FTTH architecture, backbone, and last-mile networks

. Ability to work in

24x7 shifts and emergency situations

. Good communication and coordination skills.
Preferred Skills

Experience in

ISP or telecom environment

. Knowledge of

GIS mapping, route diagrams

, and network layouts. Valid two-wheeler license for field movement.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) SLA adherence First-time fault resolution Network uptime and service quality
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ?15,000.00 - ?35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person