Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester — 100% Travel

Intuit, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday pay

Cell phone allowance

$160/day per diem

Birthday gift card

Referral bonus

Job summary

Apex One Communications is hiring a Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester to work on ISP/OSP fiber networks nationwide. You will perform fusion splicing, testing, and full fiber characterization across high-count ribbons, with mentorship for various experience levels.

Role involves 100% travel, breaks between projects negotiable, and frequent overtime. Must maintain rigorous documentation and safety practices on live networks.

Qualifications

• 1+ year fusion splicing experience (senior: 3+ years)
• OTDR/OLTS test sets experience (EXFO/VIAVI/AFL)
• Fiber characterization experience (CD/PMD/ORL) preferred
• Data center, CO, or OSP exposure
• Ability to read splice plans and test results
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT/CFOS/COS desirable

Responsibilities

• Splice high-count ribbon and single-fiber splicing on various cables
• Perform OTDR testing and OLTS setup to specifications
• Characterize fiber using CD/PMD/ORL measurements
• Create and submit detailed test reports and splice maps
• Travel 100% to projects and maintain safety practices

Skills

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

CD/PMD tests

Reading splice plans

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fujikura/Sumitomo/AFL splicers

Job description

Apex One Communications is hiring a Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester to work on ISP/OSP fiber networks nationwide. You will perform fusion splicing, testing, and full fiber characterization across high-count ribbons, with mentorship for various experience levels.

Role involves 100% travel, breaks between projects negotiable, and frequent overtime. Must maintain rigorous documentation and safety practices on live networks.