Purpose and Impact:
DOE Savannah River Site (SRS) processes and stores nuclear materials in support of national defense and U.S. nuclear nonproliferation efforts. The site also develops and deploys technologies to improve the environment and treat solid and liquid nuclear and hazardous waste left from the Cold War. While current missions remain the highest priority, SRS leadership places great importance on developing broader missions for SRS that use its unique capabilities to address critical national missions. The Operation and Maintenance operator is Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), as a Subcontractor to SRNS, Amentum Technology Inc. (ATI) provides telecommunications system operation and maintenance services as well as site operator services at SRS. This position supports operation and maintenance program managing the voice and data services at the Savannah River site.
Work Schedule: 0700-1730
Essential Responsibilities:
Install, splice, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair copper and fiber cables (multimode/single mode) and terminals in aerial, buried, underground, and buildings at SRS in support of the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC (SRNS) O&M Telecommunication’s contract. Responsibilities include:
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Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair, test, splice and material management of outside plant copper and outside plant fiber cables and terminals.
- Locate underground cable for interference.
- Install fiber-optic splice cabinets and enclosures.
- Execution of all Outside Plant (OSP) activities for Work Orders (WO) & trouble tickets.
- Assist cable placement engineers in field verification of cables and cable routes, conduit, and telecommunication manholes as they relate to specific requirements.
- Maintain splicing and testing equipment.
- Perform test using Optical Time Domain Reflector (OTDR) and power meters
- Provide new cable information when new facilities are added.
- Provide details to appropriate responsible people to update site drawings.
- Work in manholes and outdoors.
- Operate forklift is a plus, not required.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
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Able to work in manholes and outdoors
- Work outside for cable locates
- Know colors for large copper counts
- Know colors for large Fiber counts
- Able to splice large count copper/fiber cable
- Must be able to lift, up to 50 lbs
- Stand on your feet for extended periods of time
Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
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Outside Plant Fiber and Copper knowledge
- Cat 5e and Cat 6a cabling knowledge for installation, termination, and repair.
- Single mode and Multimode Fiber installation and termination knowledge
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have a current driver’s license
- Must pass an alcohol and substance abuse test
- Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance
- Must be able to work flexible hours
Security Clearance Required:
- Must be able to pass to obtain DOE Clearance
Minimum Education:
Minimum Years of Experience:
Required Certifications:
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Certified Outside Plant Certification
- Light Brigade Certification
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.
Other Responsibilities:
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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Compensation Details:
$42/hour
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
06/17/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
