Experienced OSP Foreman
PCC Network Solutions | Greater Los Angeles & Orange County, CA Position: Full-Time Compensation: $35 to $45 per hour Experience Required: Minimum 10 years of relevant OSP experience, including hands-on Fiber Optic and Copper splicing as well as Copper & Fiber ISP experience
About PCC Network Solutions PCC Network Solutions is an established communications infrastructure contractor with more than 40 years of experience delivering structured cabling, fiber optic, wireless, audiovisual, and security solutions. We are seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Foreman to support projects throughout Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
We are looking for a skilled professional who can independently install, splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic and copper infrastructure while maintaining high standards for safety, workmanship, and documentation.
Position Overview The OSP Foreman will perform installation, maintenance, and repair work on outside plant communications systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in both fiber optic and copper splicing as well as copper and fiber ISP and understands underground and aerial infrastructure, and can work effectively with project managers, field crews, customers, and other trades.
This is a senior field position requiring sound judgment, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Fiber Optic Splicing & Testing
- Prepare, identify, route, and splice fiber optic cables using fusion splicing equipment.
- Install and organize splice closures, splice trays, fiber distribution panels, and termination enclosures.
- Perform single-fiber fusion splicing; ribbon and mass fusion splicing experience is a plus.
- Test fiber using OTDRs, optical power meters, light sources, and visual fault locators.
- Interpret test results, identify faults or excessive loss, and complete corrective repairs.
- Maintain proper fiber routing, bend radius, labeling, and splice documentation.
Copper Splicing & Troubleshooting
- Splice, terminate, test, and repair multi-pair copper communications cables.
- Identify pairs using standard color codes, cable records, and pair assignments.
- Locate and troubleshoot opens, shorts, grounds, crossed pairs, and other cable faults.
- Use copper test equipment, including tone and probe tools, butt sets, multimeters, and time-domain reflectometers, as appropriate.
- Install and maintain copper splice closures, terminals, and associated hardware.
OSP Installation & Maintenance
- Install and maintain communications cabling in underground and aerial environments, as assigned.
- Work with conduit systems, duct banks, handholes, maintenance holes, poles, and building entrance pathways.
- Perform cable pulling, placement, preparation, and securing while observing manufacturer requirements.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, route maps, splice diagrams, and project specifications.
- Support service cutovers, cable transfers, restoration work, and planned maintenance.
- Coordinate work to minimize service interruptions and protect existing infrastructure.
- Identify field conflicts and communicate needed changes before proceeding.
Required Qualifications
- At least 10 years of directly relevant OSP telecommunications experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience splicing and troubleshooting both fiber optic and multi-pair copper cable.
- Ability to independently perform splicing, testing, fault isolation, and repairs.
- Proficiency with fusion splicers, fiber preparation tools, OTDRs, optical loss testing equipment, and copper testing equipment.
- Strong understanding of cable identification, copper pair color codes, splice organization, and labeling.
- Ability to read drawings, interpret test results, and maintain accurate field documentation.
- Experience working around active communications infrastructure and completing service-sensitive work.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
- Ability to travel between jobsites throughout Greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
- Dependability, professional conduct, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-count fiber, ribbon fiber, and mass fusion splicing.
- Experience with large-pair-count copper cables and complex fault troubleshooting.
- Background supporting telecommunications carriers, utilities, campuses, commercial facilities, or public infrastructure projects.
- Experience with emergency restoration and live-network cutovers.
- Current OSHA, confined-space, aerial lift, traffic control, or related safety training.
- Relevant fiber optic, manufacturer, or industry certifications.
- Experience leading a small field crew or coordinating work with subcontractors.