Fiber Optic Splicing Technician – Field Ops

Ideatek Telcom LLC; Wichita (KS); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IdeaTek is seeking a Splicing Technician to support fiber network construction, maintenance and reliability across South Central Kansas. You will splice fiber, maintain network documentation, troubleshoot connectivity, and perform field maintenance on aerial and underground infrastructure.

You’ll travel across Kansas and Oklahoma, including overnight stays, and will train at our Buhler, KS office as needed.

Formación

• 2 years of field-based technical experience (fiber splicing, telecom, line work).
• Ability to differentiate colors accurately.
• Valid driver's license with no restrictions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Comfort with underground and aerial environments; climb ladders up to 32 ft.
• Ability to operate a bucket truck up to 300 lbs.
• Willingness to travel across Kansas and Oklahoma, including 2–4 overnight stays.
• Flexible schedule with on-call nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Perform precise fiber optic splicing in field environments.
• Read and update splicing schematics, spreadsheets, and docs.
• Take detailed field notes to support records and timelines.
• Maintain knowledge of aerial and underground fiber networks.
• Troubleshoot fiber connectivity and service issues.
• Perform maintenance and repairs from identification to resolution.
• Conduct splicing and related work inside commercial settings when needed.
• Test fiber connections and verify quality against standards.
• Provide professional interaction with customers and property owners.
• Follow safety practices around all network infrastructure.

Conocimientos

Field-based experience

Color vision

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Bucket truck operation

Travel readiness

On-call flexibility

Descripción del empleo

IdeaTek is seeking a Splicing Technician to support fiber network construction, maintenance and reliability across South Central Kansas. You will splice fiber, maintain network documentation, troubleshoot connectivity, and perform field maintenance on aerial and underground infrastructure.

You’ll travel across Kansas and Oklahoma, including overnight stays, and will train at our Buhler, KS office as needed.