Shipboard Fiber Optic Technician

Company: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: SCA Job Qualifications: Skills: Electronic Circuitry, Fiber Optic Installation, Telecommunication Systems Certifications: None Experience: 1 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: We are looking for Certified Fiber Optic Technicians who will: Install, remove, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, and repair telecommunication equipment . This includes running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables; installing routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays. Provide reports, complete requests for new service, and determine methodology for installing telephone service or other telecommunication technology. Under direct supervision, determine appropriateness of moderate equipment changes or modifications including call switches, test trunks and test links, and installs communication circuits. Respond to emergency calls in the event of a system failure. Make precision adjustments on switches, relays, and other electrical control devices for maximum operating efficiency. Verify services by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms; and identifying, correcting, or escalating problems. Associates Degree in a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training or work experience. 1 years of related shipboard experience. Must be a US Citizen hireshipyardcareersgdit GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: ? 401K with company match ? Comprehensive health and wellness packages ? Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career ? Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications ? Cutting-edge technology you can learn from ? Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays The likely hourly rate for this position is between $29.84 - $40.38. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 25-50% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Chesapeake Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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