Splicing Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation, splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables for construction projects. This role ensures all fiber connections meet project specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements while supporting on-time project delivery. The Fiber Splicer works closely with project managers, construction crews, and quality teams to maintain reliable, high-performance fiber networks.

Key Metrics:

• Splice loss levels meeting or exceeding project standards

• Number of completed splices per project schedule

• Fiber test pass rate (OTDR, power meter, continuity)

• Rework or defect rate

• Compliance with safety and quality procedures

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform high-quality fiber splicing for single-mode and multi-mode fiber

• Test, document, and certify fiber optic connections

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas on construction sites

• Adhere to construction timelines and quality standards

• Support troubleshooting and restoration efforts as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Splice fiber optic cables using fusion splicing equipment

• Prepare and dress fiber within splice enclosures, panels, and cabinets

• Perform fiber testing using OTDRs, power meters, and light sources

• Interpret fiber test results and identify faults or signal loss issues

• Install and label fiber enclosures according to project documentation

• Read and interpret construction drawings, fiber maps, and splice schematics

• Maintain accurate splicing, testing, and as-built documentation

• Follow all safety policies, including PPE and job site requirements

• Coordinate with construction teams to resolve installation challenges

• Maintain and care for splicing and testing equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of hands-on fiber splicing experience in a construction environment

• Experience with fusion splicing single-mode and multi-mode fiber

• Ability to perform OTDR and power meter testing

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites

• Ability to work in outdoor environments and construction settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fiber optic certification (ETA, FOA, or equivalent)

• Experience in large-scale fiber construction or telecom projects

• Knowledge of underground, aerial, and inside-plant fiber installations

• Experience working with project documentation and as-built drawings

• OSHA safety training or construction safety certification

Key Skills:

• Fusion splicing and fiber preparation

• Fiber testing and troubleshooting

• Attention to detail and quality control

• Reading construction drawings and schematics

• Time management and task prioritization

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Problem-solving in fast-paced construction environments

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or confined positions for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials on active construction sites.

• Ability to climb ladders, enter manholes or vaults, and work at heights on scaffolding, lifts, or poles as required by the project.

• Ability to use hands and arms for handling, reaching, grasping, operating power tools, and performing repetitive motions.

• Adequate vision to read plans, labels, safety signs, and to safely navigate job sites with moving equipment and uneven terrain.

• Adequate hearing to communicate with team members and respond to job-site warnings or equipment signals in high-noise environments.

• Mental focus and situational awareness necessary to safely perform tasks around heavy equipment, energized systems, or hazardous conditions.

• Ability to manage and track multiple work activities, tasks, and changing project conditions in a dynamic construction environment.

Physical Exertion:

• Frequently exerts 50–75 pounds of force to lift, carry, move, or position materials, tools, and equipment; heavier lifting may be required with team assistance.

• Regularly performs physical labor requiring standing, walking, climbing, and working on uneven ground for long periods.

• May involve working in confined spaces, elevated areas, trenches, and other physically demanding environments.

• Frequent travel on foot across job sites, including navigating between work areas, levels, or terrain changes.

• May require operating hand and power tools, pulling fiber or cable, setting equipment, or handling construction materials.

Environmental Conditions:

• Work is performed primarily in outdoor construction environments and active job sites.

• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and direct sunlight.

• Frequent presence of dust, dirt, construction debris, and uneven terrain.

• Noise levels can be high due to heavy machinery, power tools, and ongoing construction activities.

• Work may occur in confined spaces, at heights, or near traffic depending on project requirements.

Hazards

• Potential exposure to slips, trips, and falls on uneven or obstructed surfaces.

• Risks associated with working at heights, ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.

• Proximity to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and power tools.

• Possible exposure to electrical hazards, underground utilities, and sharp or heavy materials.

• Repetitive motions and lifting requirements leading to ergonomic strain.

• Environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, loud noise, and airborne particulates.

Safety Precautions:

• Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and steel-toe boots.

• Participation in regular safety briefings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ongoing safety training.

• Adherence to all company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site-specific rules.

• Use of fall protection systems when working at heights.

• Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks to reduce ergonomic strain.

• Maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with crew members and equipment operators.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental Insurance

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Paid Time off

• Paid Holidays