Fiber Field Maintenance Intern
Job Purpose
The Fiber Field Maintenance Intern will support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fiber optic telecom networks across field sites. This role involves frequent travel, outdoor work, and operational flexibility including night assignments
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cable networks
· Support troubleshooting of fiber faults (breaks, signal loss, connectivity issues)
· Perform basic inspections and preventive maintenance of fiber infrastructure
· Work alongside field engineers during site visits and emergency repairs
· Participate in tower/site visits and field operations
· Ensure proper handling of fiber tools and testing equipment
· Travel to multiple field locations as required
Knowledge & Experience
· Basic understanding of mobile communication networks
· Familiarity with cell site components such as BTS (Base Transceiver Station), antennas, and transmission equipment
· Awareness of basic telecom power systems including batteries, rectifiers, and backup power supply systems
· Exposure (academic or practical) to telecom site operations or maintenance activities is preferred
· Any prior hands-on experience in field-based technical work or telecom infrastructure is an added advantage
· Driving skill is essential.
· Understanding of site safety practices and outdoor technical work environment is beneficial
- Department
- Telecommunication
- Locations
- Dar es Salaam
About ITM Tanzania Limited
ITM Tanzania is a leading and comprehensive Human Capital Development and Business Solutions Company. Our team of highly qualified, competent, and experienced experts offers services and 360 support to reaching your organization's objectives at the expected timeline.
The company was incorporated under the United Republic of Tanzania's laws in 2018 to represent ITM SARL's vision, mission, and core values.
We are dedicated to providing our clients with top-notch and comprehensive services from outsourcing, recruitment, placement, talent acquisition and nurturing professional training and capacity building, and human resource advisory to industry solution services. We have extensive local knowledge with a participative global perspective to generate lasting value that meet and exceed the demand of our clients and the ever-growing competitive market.
ITM Tanzania was established to provide tailored solutions to our clients and assist them in solving their operational problems in a sustainable, efficient, and effective way.