ISP/OSP Technician/Installer

Installer / Technician (ISP/OSP)

BICSI Level II Certified

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Installer/Technician with an active BICSI Level II Installer Certification to support construction, installation, and maintenance activities across Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional experienced in structured cabling, fiber and copper systems, and field coordination, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

ISP / OSP Installation & Construction

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling systems in ISP and OSP environments
• Perform fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), copper termination, and enclosure setup per BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC standards
• Install pathways, raceways, racks, cabinets, grounding, and bonding systems
• Support aerial and underground OSP work including handholes, vaults, conduit, and fiber placement

Testing, Documentation & Quality

• Conduct certification testing using OTDRs, power meters, and copper test equipment
• Accurately document test results, redlines, as-builts, and installation records
• Perform quality inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety requirements

Field Operations & Safety

• Read and interpret construction drawings, schematics, and scope documents
• Coordinate daily field activities with project managers, engineers, and other trades
• Adhere to all OSHA, company, and site-specific safety protocols, including traffic control when required
• Maintain tools, vehicles, and materials in a safe, organized, and job-ready condition

Customer & Team Interaction

• Represent the company professionally while working in active facilities, public rights-of-way, and customer premises
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, customers, inspectors, and team members
• Assist with troubleshooting and service restoration as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active BICSI Level II Installer Certification (required)
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on ISP/OSP installation experience
• Proficiency with fiber optic and copper cabling systems
• Experience with testing equipment (OTDR, light source/power meter, copper certifiers)
• Ability to read prints, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of industry codes and standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FTTH, DAS, or large-scale telecom infrastructure projects
• Aerial and/or underground construction experience
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• Confined space or traffic control certification
• Ability to mentor junior technicians

About BrilliantTM
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and information technology for the Greater Chicago, South Florida and Dallas-Fort Worth labor markets. The firm represents high-quality accounting, finance and information technology professionals and matches them with hiring companies throughout all industries looking to hire talent for their teams or projects. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former hiring managers, and accounting and finance professionals from the Big 4 accounting firms, as well as other leading professionals in the industry. Since its inception in 2009, Brilliant has ranked on various lists including Forbes America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms three years in a row including No. 2 in 2018, Forbes America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms in 2017, Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 for five straight years including No. 1 in 2015, Staffing Industry Analysts Fastest-Growing U.S. Staffing Firms for four straight years including No. 2 in 2015, ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing Talent for North America four years in a row, Inc. 5000, Best Places to Work South Florida in 2017 and 2019, 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® six consecutive years, and others. To learn more about Brilliant, visit www.brilliantfs.com, call 312.582.1800 or follow @BrilliantFS on social media.