Fiber Splicer
Core
Perform fusion splicing, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor environments to ensure network integrity and resolve outages.
Role type
Field fiber optic technician
Builds
Physical fiber optic network infrastructure
Domain
Telecommunications / Fiber Optics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fusion splicing, OTDR testing, power meter testing, reading construction prints and schematics, troubleshooting fiber faults, operating heavy equipment, working outdoors in varied weather, lifting 75 lbs, climbing ladders, color-coded fiber identification
Preferred skills
Industry certifications, CDL license, prior telecommunications construction experience
Technologies
Fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, fiber enclosures, splice cases, terminals
Responsibilities
Perform fusion splicing on single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables, read and interpret fiber documentation, prepare, splice, and test fiber cable in various settings, conduct OTDR and power meter tests to confirm signal integrity and locate faults, install, service, and maintain fiber enclosures and splice cases, identify and correct network outages, maintain accurate splice logs and testing records, operate company vehicles and equipment, coordinate with construction teams and project managers, participate in emergency restoration efforts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC