Fiber Splice Technician, Portland ME

Centerline; Fairfield (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline is expanding its offices in Maine and seeks qualified Fiber Splice Technicians to meet growing demand in the Northeast. This role involves a mix of independent fieldwork and collaboration with customers on ISP and OSP projects. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, a high school diploma, and be able to adjust to required travel and overtime. Ideal applicants will demonstrate fiber splicing expertise and a commitment to safety and quality in their work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fiber Optic Splice Technician.
• Ability to perceive differences in colors.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Capable of lifting 25 lbs continuously.
• Must pass OSHA-10 Certification within 90 days.
• Must pass DOT Physical, drug screen, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform splice and termination abilities for fiber cables.
• Train junior technicians and manage projects.
• Collaborate with customers on specific needs.
• Travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Skills

Fiber optic test and troubleshooting

Cable prep/single and mass fusion splicing

Understanding of OSP/ISP splice enclosures

Basic computer functions

Project management abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ARC/GIS software

Telvent

Trimble software

Job description

As Centerline expand our offices in the Maine area, we’re looking to add qualified Fiber Splice Technicians to support growing demand across the Northeast. This role requires a mix of independent fieldwork and on-site customer collaboration, with a focus on ISP, OSP, and aerial fiber builds. We’re seeking candidates who are technically skilled, customer-focused, and ready to grow with a team known for professionalism and quality.

What You Will Do

• A solid understanding of multiple OSP/ISP splice enclosures by various manufacturers.
• Have undergone additional training or immersion into one or more specific customers’ needs and demonstrate responsibility for those needs
• Be able to demonstrate advanced cable prep/single and mass fusion splicing, and termination abilities.
• Excellent fiber optic test and troubleshooting abilities to include fiber characterization, iOLM, and advanced documentation and deliverable responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a strong ability to work with others and train more junior technicians, and basic crew/project management abilities and responsibilities
• Have a basic understanding of and abilities to negotiate ARC/GIS, Telvent, and Trimble software
• Ability to understand that to the nature of the job, travel, night, weekend, and holiday work, including on-call responsibilities, will be a requirement.

What You Will Need

• Experience as a Fiber Optic Splice Technician.
• Must be at least a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must possess the ability to perceive difference in colors.
• Must possess and continue to possess a valid driver’s license
• Experienced with basic computer functions, and have the ability to learn new programs
• Ability to make independent judgments and perform repetitive tasks
• Regular contact with co-workers and customers
• Within 90 days of the start date, take and pass the OSHA-10 Certification through the company's safety program
• Must be able to take and pass, and continue to pass a DOT Physical, drug screen, and background check
• Travel expected; may involve some nights & weekends
• Overtime should generally be expected
• Applicant must be able to complete the entry‑level safety training and demonstrate safe practices within 90 days of starting
• Candidates must be local to the Fairfield Maine area or have independent plans to relocate

Work Environment

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head, 25 lbs continuously.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach, and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity.
• Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration, and very loud noise.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer and/or face‑to‑face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier, and fax machines regularly during the course of work.
• Work is performed in and out of an office environment.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.