Fiber Splicer

Jobtailor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota is seeking a skilled fiber optic splice technician to join our field services team. You will prepare and splice fiber cables, read data, and operate OTDR and fusion splicing equipment to ensure high-quality network connections.

Candidates must pass pre-employment drug testing, hold a valid driver's license with a clean record, and have experience or training in low voltage cabling. You will maintain safety, document daily work, and handle equipment and splices in a

Qualifications

• Must have or be willing to obtain a trade certification.
• Proficient use of hand tools and equipment used in fiber splicing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Low Voltage or structured cabling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and splice fiber optic cables with accuracy.
• Read, interpret, input and analyze data with precision.
• Operate OTDR and fusion splicing equipment for single and ribbon fiber.
• Complete daily production reports documenting work performed and materials used.

Skills

Hand tools

Fiber splicing

Data interpretation

Education

Trade certification

Driver's license

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicing equipment

Bucket truck

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate preparation and splicing of fiber optic cables within a telecommunications system.
• Read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Operate technical equipment including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) and fusion splicing equipment for single and ribbon fiber.
• Complete daily production reports to document work performed while tracking and communicating daily production and materials.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment.

Requirements

• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driver's abstract and valid full-driver's license appropriate to the requirements of the vehicle being driven.
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program.
• Low Voltage or structured cabling installation is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber.
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, lift, etc. is preferred.

Certifications & Qualifications

• trade certification
• driver's license