Construction Fiber Splicer

Slicfiber; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Slicfiber is seeking a Fiber Splicing Technician in New York, NY, responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables and equipment for high-speed data networks. The ideal candidate will utilize their skills in splicing, testing connectivity, and troubleshooting outages in both aerial and underground settings.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and offers a pay range of $22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience. Candidates should expect to work outdoors year-round and adhere to strict safety protocols while ensuring network reliability.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Telecommunications Installation or Construction experience preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to quality & safety.

Responsibilities

• Installing fiber optic cable and infrastructure in various settings.
• Performing fiber splicing and testing using specialized equipment.
• Inspects and repairs damaged cable infrastructure.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Following safety protocols when working at heights or in confined spaces.

Skills

Splicing skills (fusion or mechanical)

Troubleshooting

Knowledge of OTDR and power meters

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to quality & safety

Job description

A SLICFiber Construction Fiber Splicing Technician installs, maintains, and repairs fiber optic cables and equipment for high-speed data networks. Key duties include splicing cables, testing connectivity (using OTDR/power meters), troubleshooting outages, and installing infrastructure in aerial or underground settings. They work outdoors or indoors, ensuring network reliability within Company & Industry Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation: Installing fiber optic cable (fiber-to-the-home/FTTH), conduits, and demarcation enclosures.
• Splicing: Performing fusion or mechanical splicing on single or multi-count fiber cables.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Utilizing specialized equipment like Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), power meters, and light sources to measure signal loss and locate faults. Strong cognitive problem-solving abilities.
• Maintenance: Inspecting and repairing damaged, broken, or degraded cable infrastructure.
• Documentation: Ability to read prints/schematics electronically, & on paper, maintain accurate records of splice locations, test results, and network mapping.
• Safety & Compliance: Following strict safety protocols, including working aloft at heights (bucket trucks or ladders) or in confined spaces, able to lift & carry up to 50 Lbs.
• Reliability: Self-disciplined, ability to prioritize work, work independently, & be productive with limited supervision. Some overtime, weekend, or Holiday work may be required, as well as “on Call”.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.
• Telecommunications Installation or Construction experience preferred.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to quality & safety.

Salary Description

$22.00 - $26.00 per hour based on experience