Fiber Optic Splicing Technician – Field & Data Center

MP Nexlevel, LLC; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Education assistance program

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

MP Nexlevel, LLC is seeking an experienced fiber splicing technician to prepare, splice, test, and document fiber installations across data center and outdoor environments. The role requires hands-on fiber experience, ability to read splice schematics, and commitment to delivering high-quality work safely.

You will perform fusion splicing on various fiber types, operate OLTS/OTDR test equipment, and maintain accurate project documentation while collaborating with foremen, project teams, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of two years hands-on fiber splicing and testing in field, indoor, data center, ISP, OSP, FTTH, FTTx, or hyperscale environments.
• Minimum of two years of hands-on experience operating OTDR, OLTS, and visual fault locator equipment.
• Ability to travel for extended project assignments; lodging, travel, and per diem provided per company policy.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic fusion splicing on loose tube, ribbon, and high-density cables, including single- and multi-mode fiber.
• Prepare, clean, secure, route, and organize fiber optic cables within splice enclosures, pedestals, panels, and trays.
• Perform Tier 1 testing with OLTS and Tier 2 testing with OTDR equipment; use VFL and other test tools.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

Visual fault locator

Fusion splicer

Job description

MP Nexlevel, LLC is seeking an experienced fiber splicing technician to prepare, splice, test, and document fiber installations across data center and outdoor environments. The role requires hands-on fiber experience, ability to read splice schematics, and commitment to delivering high-quality work safely.

You will perform fusion splicing on various fiber types, operate OLTS/OTDR test equipment, and maintain accurate project documentation while collaborating with foremen, project teams, and