Fiber Optic Splicing Technician — Night Shift (NYC)

Pilot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

401(k)

Commuter & Wellness Reimbursement

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Pilot, based in New York City, is hiring a fiber splicing technician to service outside and inside plant networks across the NYC metro area. You will interpret schematics, plan splices, and work in outdoor, underground, and building environments.

The role requires 1+ year experience with high-count fiber, OSHA-30, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. Overnight shifts and NYC embargo hours may apply. Strong documentation and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience splicing high-count fiber-optic cables in outside and inside plant environments.
• Safety-first mindset with emphasis on safe work practices.
• Highly organized and tidy documentation, records, splice cases, trays, vehicle, locker, etc.
• Proficient with AFL, Prysmian, Corning cables and SWR, Flat Ribbon, Rollable types.
• Able to troubleshoot fiber-optic networks using OTDR/OPM/VFL/LFM and GIS tools.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Valid, clean driver's license with MVR check.
• OSHA-30 Certificate required.
• Willing to work an overnight shift (7pm-3am, Mon-Fri) and adjust hours for NYC embargo.
• Excellent communication, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Interpret splicing schematics, work orders, and maps to plan splicing work.
• Work at multiple NYC metro locations in outdoor, underground, and in-building settings.
• Maintain a clean, stocked work vehicle and inventory of consumables and tools.
• Report fleet or site incidents promptly.
• Set up safe work zones with cones, signs, and lighting; follow safety guidelines.
• Route and organize cables for splicing in outside and inside plant environments.
• Perform single and ribbon fiber splices on various fiber types.
• Build and maintain fiber splice enclosures, including ring cuts and butt splices up to 864F.
• Use OTDR/OPM/VFL/LFM and GIS for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Update splicing records and other documentation as required.
• Assist the OSP Line team in expansion, outage restoration, or other activities as needed.
• Communicate effectively to provide project updates.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Safety-conscious

Documentation

Cable manufacturers knowledge

Fiber-network troubleshooting

Lifting ability

Physical stamina

Driver's license

OSHA-30

Night shift availability

Tools

OTDR

OPM

VFL

LFM

GIS

Job description

Pilot, based in New York City, is hiring a fiber splicing technician to service outside and inside plant networks across the NYC metro area. You will interpret schematics, plan splices, and work in outdoor, underground, and building environments.

The role requires 1+ year experience with high-count fiber, OSHA-30, and the ability to lift 75 lbs. Overnight shifts and NYC embargo hours may apply. Strong documentation and communication are essential.