Fiber Splicer

SLG Services, Inc.; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

SLG Services, Inc. seeks a production-rate fiber splicer to build end-to-end fiber optic networks, performing splicing, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure clean light levels.

You will read design documentation, maintain splice records, and operate fusion splicers and OTDR/test gear to maintain quality and continuity across networks.

Qualifications

• 3+ yrs fiber splicing & troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of fiber design and documentation.
• Valid driver's license; able to work aerial/underground & varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Splice and produce end-to-end fiber optic networks at production rates.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber continuity; resolve common fiber network issues.
• Prep fiber splice enclosures (Tyco, CommScope, Corning, etc.).
• Operate fusion splicer and test equipment: OTDR (1310/1550), DWDM/CWDM, OLTS, power meter.
• Read design documentation; understand light levels and dB loss; maintain splicing records.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Troubleshooting

Design documentation

Reading schematics

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

DWDM/CWDM

Job description

About The Company

Danella provides construction and engineering services to major gas, electric, water, telephone and fiber utility companies throughout the United States, and is a leader in the truck and construction equipment rental industry. Founded in 1972 by Chairman & CEO Jim Danella, Danella has grown into an industry leader across the utility, transit and railroad industries, as well as storm restoration and equipment rentals.

SLG Services, Inc. performs turnkey outside-plant (OSP) telecom construction — aerial and underground placement, fiber and coax splicing, testing and restoration — as a single self-performing partner to leading communications providers.

The Role

Production-rate fiber splicer responsible for producing end-to-end fiber optic networks — splicing, testing and troubleshooting continuity to deliver clean light levels.

Responsibilities

• Splice and produce end-to-end fiber optic networks at production rates.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber continuity; resolve common fiber network issues.
• Prep fiber splice enclosures (Tyco, CommScope, Corning, etc.).
• Operate fusion splicer and test equipment: OTDR (1310/1550), DWDM/CWDM, OLTS, power meter.
• Read design documentation; understand light levels and dB loss; maintain splicing records.

Qualifications

• 3+ yrs fiber splicing & troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of fiber design and documentation.
• Valid driver's license; able to work aerial/underground & varied shifts.

Company Values

• Safety first — safety and wellness of employees, families and communities drive every decision.
• Privately held and family-oriented; invests in on-the-job training and internal growth.
• Proud partner of the DoW SkillBridge program for transitioning service members.
• Accountability, teamwork and ownership — professionals who take ownership of their work and drive results.

Benefits

Danella offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off, and on-the-job training and advancement opportunities.

Workplace Policy Notes and Equal Opportunity Statement

• Danella maintains a workplace completely free of drugs and alcohol; employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Company vehicles are fitted with GPS tracking and front/rear cameras.
• Valid driver's license (and CDL where noted) required for field roles.

Danella is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.