Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester - (Nationwide Travel)
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Apex One Communications is seeking a Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester to perform fusion splicing, termination, testing, and fiber characterization on ISP/OSP networks nationwide. Role includes high-count ribbon splicing, OTDR/OLTS testing, and rigorous documentation.
Travel is 100% with breaks between projects possible; pay and responsibilities reflect experience. We hire across experience levels; candidates with strong splicing and testing skills will fit into a fast-paced project environment in
Qualifications
- 1+ year of fusion splicing experience (senior candidates: 3+ years including high-count ribbon splicing)
- Hands-on experience with OTDR and OLTS test sets (EXFO, VIAVI, AFL, or similar)
- Fiber characterization experience (CD, PMD, ORL) strongly preferred
- Data center, CO, and/or OSP experience
- Able to read splice plans, prints, and test results
- Certifications preferred: FOA CFOT, CFOS/S (Splicing), CFOS/T (Testing), or BICSI
- Strong attention to detail and clean documentation habits
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Responsibilities
- Splicing: high-count ribbon splicing, single-fiber fusion splicing, cable prep, and splice cabinet work
- Testing: OTDR testing, OLTS testing, end-face inspection, VFL, polarity checks
- Fiber characterization: bi-directional OTDR, attenuation and CMPD/ORL analysis
- Documentation: submit test reports, maintain splice maps and redlines, read MOPs and construction prints
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Full Job Description
Apex One Communications is a turnkey network infrastructure company that designs, builds, and supports networks for telecom carriers, regional ISPs, and data center operators across the country. We give our technicians the tools, training, and lead-tech mentorship to build a real career in telecom, whatever level of experience you bring. Don't just take a job... become part of the Apex One team!
Interested but don't think your skills quite match this position? Check out our other postings. We are hiring COEI Field Technicians from entry level to lead (L1-L4) and Fiber Optic Splicers & Testers!
The Fiber Optic Splicer & Tester performs fusion splicing, termination, testing, and fiber characterization on inside-plant (ISP) and outside-plant (OSP) fiber networks for carriers, ISPs, and data center operators, including hyperscale data center and long-haul projects.
This role covers high-count ribbon splicing, OTDR and OLTS testing, and full fiber characterization, and delivers clean, accurate test documentation to our customers. We are hiring at all experience levels; pay and responsibilities are based on experience.
- High-count ribbon (mass fusion) splicing, including 12-fiber flat ribbon and rollable/flexible ribbon on 864 to 6,912-count cable
- Single-fiber fusion splicing on loose-tube and tight-buffered cable
- Cable prep, buffer tube and ribbon handling, and sheath grounding/bonding
- Splice closures, splice cases, and splice trays (OSP domes, in-line closures, ISP splice cabinets)
- Fiber distribution and termination: FDPs, ODFs, patch panels, MPO/MTP trunks and cassettes, and pigtail splicing
- Maintain fusion splicers and cleavers (Fujikura, Sumitomo, AFL, or similar)
- Bi-directional OTDR testing; trace analysis for splice loss, reflectance, macrobends, and events
- OLTS Tier 1 testing (insertion loss with light source and power meter) to TIA-568 and customer budgets
- End-face inspection and cleaning to IEC 61300-3-35
- Visual fault locating (VFL), continuity and polarity checks
- Troubleshoot and remediate failed splices and links
- Full fiber characterization on long-haul and backbone spans: bi-directional OTDR, insertion loss, optical return loss (ORL), chromatic dispersion (CD), and polarization mode dispersion (PMD)
- Attenuation profile and span analysis
- Compare results to customer and manufacturer specifications
- Build and submit test reports with reporting software (EXFO FastReporter, VIAVI, AFL TRC, or similar)
- Maintain splice maps, fiber assignments, and redlines
- Submit time and expense reports accurately and on time
- Read and follow MOPs, splice plans, and construction prints
- Follow safety procedures for fiber handling, confined space, aerial, and live network environments
- Train and mentor less experienced splicers and technicians (senior level)
Education: High School Diploma or GED (minimum)
- 1+ year of fusion splicing experience (senior candidates: 3+ years including high-count ribbon splicing)
- Hands-on experience with OTDR and OLTS test sets (EXFO, VIAVI, AFL, or similar)
- Fiber characterization experience (CD, PMD, ORL) strongly preferred
- Data center, CO, and/or OSP experience
- Able to read splice plans, prints, and test results
- Certifications preferred: FOA CFOT, CFOS/S (Splicing), CFOS/T (Testing), or BICSI
- Strong attention to detail and clean documentation habits
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must be willing to travel 100%
- Provide and maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report
- Drive company trucks safely, including pulling and backing trailers
- Bend, twist, stoop, and kneel
- Lift/carry up to 80 pounds
- Climb ladders safely while carrying tools and materials
- Have the hand strength and dexterity to use industry-specific tools
- Distinguish colors and fine print accurately (fiber and cable color codes)
- Work long hours, nights/odd hours, and in fast-paced environments
Apex One Communications is a turnkey network infrastructure company headquartered in Florida and working nationwide. We deliver fiber (OSP and ISP), central office and data center builds, AC/DC power systems, testing and commissioning, and wireless civil and site work.
the top standard of craft, applied to every job, every crew, and every relationship. We do it right the first time.
one team and one point of accountability from design to final walkthrough.
Apex One Communications is a Drug-Free Workplace.
Apex One Communications is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Work Location: On the road (100% US travel)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Holiday pay
- Cell phone allowance
- $160/day per diem (unless lodging is paid for by the company)
- Birthday gift card
- Referral bonus
- What is the highest fiber count you have spliced, and what is your ribbon splicing experience?
- Which OTDR and OLTS test sets and reporting software have you used? Have you performed CD/PMD characterization?
- Fusion splicing: 1 year (Required)
- OTDR testing: 1 year (Required)
- High-count ribbon splicing: 1 year (Preferred)
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