Fiber Splice Technician

Centerline; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerline in Portland, ME is seeking experienced Fiber Splice Technicians to support ISP/OSP and aerial fiber projects across the Northeast. The role blends independent field splicing with direct customer interaction and a focus on quality outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring strong splice enclosure knowledge, advanced testing skills, and a willingness to travel, including nights and weekends. Local candidates or those relocating to Fairfield, ME are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fiber Optic Splice Technician.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Able to perceive color differences and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced cable prep, mass fusion splicing, and termination.
• Conduct fiber testing and documentation of results.
• Lead training for junior technicians and assist with crew/project management.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Customer interaction

Team training

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ARC/GIS

Telvent

Trimble

Job description

Centerline is growing fast in Portland Maine and we’re adding experienced Fiber Splice Technicians to keep up with demand across the Northeast. You’ll handle ISP, OSP, and aerial fiber work, combining independent field splicing with direct customer interaction. We want skilled, customer‑focused technicians who deliver clean, reliable work and want to grow with a team known for 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.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry‑leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all‑time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless — and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits — medical, dental, and vision — plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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