Fiber Splice I: Entry-Level Field Technician

Klaasmeyer Construction Company; Conway, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company in Conway, AR is seeking a Fiber Splicer I to join the Field Operations team. You will perform fusion and mechanical splicing, assist with OTDR testing, complete splice documentation, and build the technical foundation to advance your career.

This safety-sensitive position requires 0–2 years of experience, familiarity with splicing equipment, and a willingness to travel locally.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of fiber optic splicing experience; training program preferred.
• Basic familiarity with fusion splicing equipment, fiber preparation tools, and splice enclosures preferred.
• Understanding of fiber color coding standards and buffer tube identification.
• Comfortable working at heights — ladders, bucket trucks, and aerial lift equipment (GAF poles).
• Comfortable working in confined spaces — manholes, trenches, pits, and other restricted access environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multimode fiber optic cable under Lead Fiber Splicer direction.
• Preparing fiber for splicing — mid-span entry, buffer tube identification, fiber cleaning, stripping, and cleaving.
• Organizing and securing splice trays and fiber within splice enclosures to specification.
• Assisting with OTDR testing — setting up equipment, running traces, and recording results accurately.
• Completing splice loss records, OTDR documentation, and splice enclosure logs for assigned work.
• Supporting crew setup, breakdown, cable reel management, and job site cleanup.

Skills

Attention to detail

Steady hands

Willing to travel locally/regionally

Safety-conscious

On-call readiness

Education

Fiber splicing training program or vocational coursework

FOA certification or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification preferred

Tools

Fusion splicing equipment

Fiber preparation tools

Splice enclosures

OTDR testing support

Job description

Klaasmeyer Construction Company in Conway, AR is seeking a Fiber Splicer I to join the Field Operations team. You will perform fusion and mechanical splicing, assist with OTDR testing, complete splice documentation, and build the technical foundation to advance your career.

This safety-sensitive position requires 0–2 years of experience, familiarity with splicing equipment, and a willingness to travel locally.