Fiber Splice Technician

STG Family of Companies Career Opportunities; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Blue Jay Communications, part of the STG Family of Companies, is seeking a Fiber Splice Technician to join our field operations team. You will lead in-field splicing, testing, activation, troubleshooting, and documentation for fiber networks, both aerial and underground, ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role requires travel, flexible hours, and the ability to read splice matrices and technical PDFs, with experience using OTDRs and related tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with fusion splicing and fiber architecture.
• Experience with Google Earth, EXFO/OTDR software, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read splice matrices and technical PDFs.
• Ability to perform aerial and underground field work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end splicing on aerial and underground fiber optic cables.
• Use OTDRs, power meters, and light-level testing equipment.
• Diagnose splice loss, attenuation, and network issues.
• Interpret blueprints, splice diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Create accurate as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage daily production reports and material reconciliation.
• Maintain organized inventories of tools and hardware.
• Communicate professionally with property owners and residents.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fiber architecture

Reading splice matrices

OTDR testing knowledge

Aerial & underground field work

Willingness to work overtime

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Tools

Google Earth

EXFO/OTDR software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Description

Job Title: Fiber Splice Technician

Company: Blue Jay Communications

Location: Varies, Project Driven – Travel Required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Type: $25-$35/hour

About Blue Jay Communications: Blue Jay Communications is part of the STG Family of Companies. Guided by our purpose, Building to Improve Lives, we provide telecommunications infrastructure solutions including fiber, underground, aerial, and engineering services.

Job Summary:

As a Fiber Splice Technician, you will serve as the technical lead in the field, performing fiber splicing, testing, activation, troubleshooting, and documentation activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform end-to-end splicing on aerial and underground fiber optic cables.
• Use OTDRs, power meters, and light-level testing equipment.
• Diagnose splice loss, attenuation, and network issues.
• Interpret blueprints, splice diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Create accurate as-built documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Manage daily production reports and material reconciliation.
• Maintain organized inventories of tools and hardware.
• Communicate professionally with property owners and residents.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience with fusion splicing and fiber architecture.
• Experience with Google Earth, EXFO/OTDR software, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to read splice matrices and technical PDFs.
• Ability to perform aerial and underground field work.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance