Fiber Optic Splicing Technician – Travel-Ready

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Path

Cert Incentives

Tuition Reimbursement

Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Technical Training

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is hiring a full-time Fiber Splicing Technician responsible for terminating, splicing, documenting and testing fiber optic lines within the customer's network. Five years of experience and familiarity with EXFO equipment are preferred.

Candidates must be willing to travel and hold fiber optic certifications where possible. Responsibilities include testing with OTDRs, configuring and testing fiber equipment, and ensuring safety standards and blueprints are followed.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred.
• CWDM and DWDM experience preferred.
• Experience in carrier technologies is a plus.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be highly organized and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards.
• Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch panels.
• Read blueprints, designs and work scopes; adhere to safety standards.
• Travel as required; five years’ experience preferred.

Skills

Fiber optics

Field testing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Education

Associates degree

Technical degree

Tools

EXFO equipment

OTDR

Power meters

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is hiring a full-time Fiber Splicing Technician responsible for terminating, splicing, documenting and testing fiber optic lines within the customer's network. Five years of experience and familiarity with EXFO equipment are preferred.

Candidates must be willing to travel and hold fiber optic certifications where possible. Responsibilities include testing with OTDRs, configuring and testing fiber equipment, and ensuring safety standards and blueprints are followed.