Fiber Optic Splicer - Travel & On-Call

Cable Services Company Inc; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Montoursville, PA, seeks a Fiber Splicer to install, troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast region. The role requires frequent travel and overnight stays, with on-call duties during emergency restoration.

The position demands 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, reading fiber maps, and proficiency with fusion splicers, OTDRs and power meters. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 80 pounds are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
• Proficiency using fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system.
• Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment.
• Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings.
• Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed.
• Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
• Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions.
• Required to be on‑call for emergency restoration.
• Frequently communicate with management on workload status.
• May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.

Skills

Fiber optic knowledge

Color discrimination

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Splicing tools

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Montoursville, PA, seeks a Fiber Splicer to install, troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast region. The role requires frequent travel and overnight stays, with on-call duties during emergency restoration.

The position demands 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, reading fiber maps, and proficiency with fusion splicers, OTDRs and power meters. A valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 80 pounds are required.