Fiber Optic Technician — Splicing, Testing & On-Call

Clearwave Corporation; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Uniform/Boot allowance

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

Clearwave | Point Broadband is seeking a skilled Fiber Optics Technician to install, maintain, and repair fiber networks. You will splice and test cables, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance.

The role requires independent work, project coordination, and adherence to safety and construction standards. Responsibilities include splicing, constructing splice cases, testing with OTDR and meters, and providing detailed field reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, specifically with OSP fiber optics.
• Strong organization, math, and computer skills; able to read maps and system prints.
• Proficient with construction equipment and fusion splicers; OTDR, fiber identifiers and scope familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and fuse or mechanical splice SM fibers; outdoor and indoor settings.
• Construct splice cases; grounding, bonding, slack storage, sealing.
• Place mid-sheath splices; collaborate with Construction PMs and OSP Engineers.
• Test and troubleshoot with OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier, and scope.
• Provide detailed reports of field splicing activity to engineers.
• Respond to on-call rotations to restore services after outages.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Project management

Field troubleshooting

Reading maps and prints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Fiber identifiers

Job description

Clearwave | Point Broadband is seeking a skilled Fiber Optics Technician to install, maintain, and repair fiber networks. You will splice and test cables, troubleshoot issues, and ensure optimal performance.

The role requires independent work, project coordination, and adherence to safety and construction standards. Responsibilities include splicing, constructing splice cases, testing with OTDR and meters, and providing detailed field reports.