Fiber Optic Splice Technician

Ritter Communications; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid training

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership

Company discounts

Life insurance

Job summary

Ritter Communications is seeking a Fiber Splicer to ensure high‑quality delivery of telecom services in Arkansas. The role involves reading schematics, splicing fiber, testing installations, and troubleshooting the outside plant network.

You will work with project managers, landowners, and utility providers to maintain service standards. The position requires OSHA/DOT/FCC compliance, travel to sites, and strong teamwork with customer‑facing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of telecommunications construction or maintenance operations experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of fiber splicing experience preferred.
• Ability to read maps, schematics and cable schematics, and to verify reports.

Responsibilities

• Splice, terminate, and test fiber‑optic, coaxial, and copper for new construction and service installations.
• Prep cable and perform fusion splices for aerial and underground applications.
• Ensure splice closures and termination points are airtight and moisture free.
• Install protectors and demarcation equipment at customer premises.
• Travel to customer sites and project areas as required; participate in on‑call rotation.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Field troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Reading schematics

Quality inspection

Safety compliance

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

RF meters

Optical meters

Spectrum analyzer

TDR

OTDR

Volt/ohm/amp meters

Monitoring software

Outlook

Excel

Word

Auto CAD Map Viewer

Job description

Ritter Communications is seeking a Fiber Splicer to ensure high‑quality delivery of telecom services in Arkansas. The role involves reading schematics, splicing fiber, testing installations, and troubleshooting the outside plant network.

You will work with project managers, landowners, and utility providers to maintain service standards. The position requires OSHA/DOT/FCC compliance, travel to sites, and strong teamwork with customer‑facing responsibilities.