Fiber Optic Splicer – Field Tech with Travel & Growth

Uniti Group Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Construction Tech - Splicer to splice fiber optic and copper cables in outdoor and indoor settings, read and maintain splicing schematics, and oversee outside plant activities.

The role involves travel up to 50% of the year, safety oversight, and weekend/holiday hours as required, with a strong emphasis on documentation and on-site coordination. The position requires at least 1 year of splicing experience or related trade school certification, the ability to lift

Qualifications

• 1 year of copper and/or fiber cable splicing experience or related Trade School certification in-lieu of one year of experience.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.
• Ability to Travel
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.

Responsibilities

• Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment as required.
• Splice fiber optic and copper cables including loose tube and ribbon optic cables.
• Construct a proper splice case with grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
• Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
• Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
• Follow design engineers’ instructions and safety procedures on the project.
• Prepare engineering field notes and interpret buried telecom facilities.
• Support project contracts through engineering, permit and construction processes as required.
• Measure signal strength at utility poles with test equipment.
• Inspect or test lines, record results, and locate faults.
• Perform routine maintenance and outdoor plant construction tasks.

Job description

Uniti Group Inc. is seeking a Construction Tech - Splicer to splice fiber optic and copper cables in outdoor and indoor settings, read and maintain splicing schematics, and oversee outside plant activities.

The role involves travel up to 50% of the year, safety oversight, and weekend/holiday hours as required, with a strong emphasis on documentation and on-site coordination. The position requires at least 1 year of splicing experience or related trade school certification, the ability to lift