Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester - Field Technician

Motion Recruitment; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment in Richmond, VA seeks a Full-Time Fiber Optic Splicer to splice fiber cables, troubleshoot basic issues, and work from maps and blueprints. The role is a hands-on field position with daily testing and maintenance duties.

You will operate fusion splicing and optical testing gear (EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo), perform routine tests, and implement splicing changes across diverse locations, including buried, underground, aerial, and building sites.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Minimum of two years of experience in telecommunications or related technical fields and supervisory ability.
• Experience with fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable (single mode, multimode, stranded, ribbon).
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems.
• Read and interpret maps, drawings and blueprints and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Perform splicing adjustments on facilities across buried, underground, aerial and building locations.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Motion Recruitment in Richmond, VA seeks a Full-Time Fiber Optic Splicer to splice fiber cables, troubleshoot basic issues, and work from maps and blueprints. The role is a hands-on field position with daily testing and maintenance duties.

You will operate fusion splicing and optical testing gear (EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo), perform routine tests, and implement splicing changes across diverse locations, including buried, underground, aerial, and building sites.