Fiber Splicer

Coyote Underground LLC; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Coyote Underground LLC is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to support underground fiber optic network builds across Wisconsin. You will splice, test, and document cables in both underground and aerial environments, ensuring high quality and safety on every job site.

We value clean splicing, accurate reporting, and strong troubleshooting skills. Competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and opportunities for advancement are offered in a growing broadband deployment program.

Qualifications

• 2+ years fiber splicing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with fusion splicers and OTDR equipment.
• Ability to read fiber prints and splice matrices.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with both underground and aerial fiber environments preferred.
• Understanding of industry standards and best practices.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Commitment to safety and jobsite professionalism.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform single fiber and ribbon splicing
• Prep and splice loose tube and armored fiber cables
• Build and organize splice enclosures and terminals
• Perform OTDR and power meter testing
• Interpret splice matrices and fiber assignments
• Troubleshoot signal loss and continuity issues
• Upload test results and splice documentation into required systems
• Ensure proper fiber handling and protection
• Maintain clean, organized splice trailers and equipment
• Communicate with project management and field crews

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Fiber prints interpretation

Troubleshooting

Underground & aerial fiber

Documentation

Safety culture

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDR equipment

Job description

Coyote Underground LLC is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to support underground fiber optic network builds throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states.

This role is critical to delivering reliable broadband infrastructure. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who takes pride in clean splicing, accurate documentation, and maintaining high production standards without compromising quality.

Position Overview

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for preparing, splicing, testing, and documenting fiber optic cables in both underground and aerial environments. This role requires technical expertise, strong troubleshooting ability, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform single fiber and ribbon splicing
• Prep and splice loose tube and armored fiber cables
• Build and organize splice enclosures and terminals
• Perform OTDR and power meter testing
• Interpret splice matrices and fiber assignments
• Troubleshoot signal loss and continuity issues
• Upload test results and splice documentation into required systems
• Ensure proper fiber handling and protection
• Maintain clean, organized splice trailers and equipment
• Communicate with project management and field crews

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years fiber splicing experience preferred
• Proficiency with fusion splicers and OTDR equipment
• Ability to read and interpret fiber prints and splice matrices
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with both underground and aerial fiber environments preferred
• Understanding of industry standards and best practices
• Strong documentation and reporting skills
• Commitment to safety and jobsite professionalism
• Valid driver’s license

Experience on large-scale fiber expansion or federally funded broadband projects is a plus.

Quality & Accountability

At Coyote Underground, we operate with:

• A strong safety-first culture
• Clean, organized job sites
• Respect for property owners and communities
• High documentation standards

Splicing is the final quality checkpoint before activation — it must be right.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunities to advance into Lead Splicer or QA/QC roles
• Long-term career growth in a rapidly expanding industry

Schedule

• Full-time
• Seasonal with potential for year-round employment