Data Center Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

247Hire; Boydton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

247Hire is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Technician to splice diverse fiber variants and troubleshoot technical issues on site in Virginia. The role requires the ability to interpret blueprints, maps, and testing documents, with experience supervising others.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance and testing of splicing equipment, ensure optical continuity, and adapt splicing layouts across buried, underground, aerial, and building locations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years telecom or related technical experience with supervisory ability.
• Experience with fusion splicing and optical testing equipment (brands listed).
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of CAT 3 vs CAT5; riser; fiber optic; plenum and related environments.
• Understanding universal color codes for fiber optics.
• Ability to work with others or independently.
• Able to climb and work at elevations and in confined spaces.
• Must meet company driving standards.

Responsibilities

• Splice various fiber optic cables including single mode, multi-mode, stranded and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
• Review, interpret and work with maps, drawings, blueprints and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing rearrangements on facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building locations.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Blueprint interpretation

Equipment operation

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Alcoa Fujikura

GN Net Test

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

247Hire is seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Technician to splice diverse fiber variants and troubleshoot technical issues on site in Virginia. The role requires the ability to interpret blueprints, maps, and testing documents, with experience supervising others.

The candidate will perform routine maintenance and testing of splicing equipment, ensure optical continuity, and adapt splicing layouts across buried, underground, aerial, and building locations.