Fiber Field Ops Technician & Crew Lead (Splicing)

NextLink; Brenham (TX); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NextLink is seeking a Field Technician to install, splice, and test fiber optic networks across service areas. You will read prints, prepare splices, and troubleshoot live networks while ensuring safety and quality.

This full-time, field-based role requires travel (75–100%) and night work to support maintenance windows. You will operate splicing equipment and document results with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Fiber cable construction knowledge and color codes.
• Ability to prepare, splice, terminate, and test fiber optic cable.
• Understanding of live optical networks, FTTx, PON/GPON operations.
• Ability to interpret prints, splice documents, and wiring diagrams.
• Clear communication and strong organization.
• Ability to lead field crews and manage priorities.

Responsabilités

• Read construction prints, splice diagrams, and route maps to plan work.
• Prepare and fusion splice fiber optics using single-fiber and mass fusion methods.
• Install, repair, and maintain splice closures and related hardware.
• Perform mid-span access and high-fiber-count cable work.
• Inspect aerial and underground plant and coordinate repairs.
• Operate fusion splicers, OTDRs, light sources, and meters.
• Troubleshoot live networks and isolate outages.
• Verify performance and retest before closing orders.

Connaissances

Fiber optic knowledge

Troubleshooting

Power principles (AC/DC)

Prints & wiring diagrams

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or GED

FOA CFOT or equivalent credentials

OSHA 10 training preferred

Outils

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Optical power meter

Visual fault locator

Description du poste

NextLink is seeking a Field Technician to install, splice, and test fiber optic networks across service areas. You will read prints, prepare splices, and troubleshoot live networks while ensuring safety and quality.

This full-time, field-based role requires travel (75–100%) and night work to support maintenance windows. You will operate splicing equipment and document results with accuracy.