Fiber Splice Technician, Fairfield ME

Centerline; Fairfield (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel per diem

Company vehicle

Laptop and phone provided

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Centerline in Fairfield, ME is seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Splicing Technician for a field-based role. You’ll travel from home to job sites across NH and New England performing splicing, testing, and troubleshooting in OSP, ISP, and aerial environments.

The job requires hands-on splicing experience, problem solving in the field, a valid driver's license, DOT/ background checks, OSHA-10 (or willing to complete).

Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience as a Fiber Splicing Technician.
• Strong understanding of single and mass fusion splicing, cable prep, and termination.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot fiber issues, including characterization and advanced testing.
• Familiar with multiple OSP/ISP splice enclosures and common industry equipment.
• Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check.
• OSHA-10 certification or ability to complete within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber splicing, testing, and termination on networks and enclosures.
• Review splice drawings, work orders, and schematics for accuracy.
• Operate OTDRs, iOLM, fusion splicers, ribbon splicers, and power meters.
• Accurately complete project documentation, test records, and deliverables.
• Support jobsite crews, providing guidance and mentorship when needed.
• Work with customers and project managers to meet expectations and deadlines.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicing

Troubleshooting fiber

OSHA-10

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ARC/GIS

Telvent

Trimble

Job description

Now hiring for an experienced Fiber Optic Splicing Technician to be based out of our Fairfield Maine office.

We’re expanding and seeking experienced splicers to support our projects throughout the NH and New England area. This is a field-based position where you’ll report directly from your home to assigned job sites — no office check-ins required. We’re looking for techs who can handle splicing, testing, and troubleshooting across OSP, ISP, and aerial environments. If you thrive working independently, enjoy solving problems in the field, and are open to regional travel, this role is for you.

What You Will Do

• Perform fiber splicing, testing, and termination on a variety of networks and enclosures
• Review splice drawings, work orders, and schematics for accuracy
• Operate OTDRs, iOLM, fusion splicers, ribbon splicers, and power meters
• Accurately complete project documentation, test records, and deliverables
• Support jobsite crews, providing guidance and mentorship when needed
• Work directly with customers and project managers to meet expectations and deadlines

What You Will Need

• Prior hands-on experience as a Fiber Splicing Technician
• Strong understanding of single and mass fusion splicing, cable prep, and termination
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot fiber issues, including characterization and advanced testing
• Familiar with multiple OSP/ISP splice enclosures and common industry equipment
• Comfortable with basic computer functions and eager to learn new software (ARC/GIS, Telvent, Trimble a plus)
• Must be able to differentiate colors for accurate splicing
• Valid driver’s license in good standing (CDL preferred but not required)
• Must pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check
• OSHA-10 certification (or ability to complete within 90 days, provided by company)
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as projects require
• Local to New Hampshire, or planning to relocate to the area
• High school graduate or equivalent required

What We Offer

• This is a travel-based role — you’ll leave directly from your home in a company vehicle and head to the job site. The incumbent will be provided with all the tools needed for the job including a laptop, phone etc.
• Competitive pay + travel per diem
• Overtime opportunities
• Career growth with a rapidly expanding company
• A respected and supportive team that values your expertise

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket. Environmental conditions: exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration and very loud noise. Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head 80 lbs continuously. 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.

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.