Fiber Optic Splicer Trainee — Hands-On Career

Rhino Cable Services, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Red Wing boot voucher

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Paid sick time

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is hiring a Fiber Splicer Trainee for outdoor utility construction in the Tampa, FL area. You’ll gain hands-on experience with fiber types, testing, and splicing equipment, including OTDR and fusion splicers, while learning fiber design and loss calculations.

We value safety, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude. The role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities to grow within a national infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• Safety is a value you live by.
• Hands-on approach with a knack for solving hard problems.
• Track record of completing work with high quality.
• Flexible and willing to work varied shifts with overtime.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Applicants must meet company standards for safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot the continuity of fiber optic networks.
• Operate testing equipment and resolve common fiber challenges.
• Prepare fiber splice enclosures (Tyco, CommScope, Corning, etc.).
• Use fusion splicer and OTDR equipment (1310/1550, DWDM, CWDM).
• Understand fiber design, read documentation, light levels, and dB loss.
• Work at outdoor utility construction sites.

Skills

Safety mindset

Hands-on problem solving

Quality focus

Flexible shifts

Valid driver's license

DOT medical card eligibility

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR testing equipment

Power meter

Job description

MasTec Communications Group is hiring a Fiber Splicer Trainee for outdoor utility construction in the Tampa, FL area. You’ll gain hands-on experience with fiber types, testing, and splicing equipment, including OTDR and fusion splicers, while learning fiber design and loss calculations.

We value safety, problem-solving, and a can-do attitude. The role offers competitive pay and benefits with opportunities to grow within a national infrastructure company.