Fiber Optic Splicer & Field Technician

Ritter Communications; Walnut Ridge (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rightfiber is seeking a Fiber Splicer to splice, terminate, and test fiber, coaxial, and copper for new construction and service installations. You will read schematics, perform fusion splices, and ensure splice closures are airtight; travel to customer sites and Ritter locations as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5 years in telecom operations, with at least 3 years of fiber splicing, and the ability to obtain DOT certification. Safety and quality are priorities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 5 years in telecom construction or maintenance.
• Minimum 3 years fiber splicing experience preferred.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.

Responsibilities

• Splice, terminate, and test fiber, coaxial, and copper for new construction.
• Prepare cables and perform fusion splices for aerial/underground.
• Inspect splice closures/termination points for moisture and air-tightness.
• Travel to customer sites and Ritter locations as needed.
• Maintain detailed reports of field splicing activity.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Schematics reading

Customer service

Work independently

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF meters

OTDR

TDR

Spectrum analyzer

Auto CAD Map Viewer

Volt/ohm/amp meters

Job description

Rightfiber is seeking a Fiber Splicer to splice, terminate, and test fiber, coaxial, and copper for new construction and service installations. You will read schematics, perform fusion splices, and ensure splice closures are airtight; travel to customer sites and Ritter locations as needed.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5 years in telecom operations, with at least 3 years of fiber splicing, and the ability to obtain DOT certification. Safety and quality are priorities.