Fiber Splicer

Broadband Development Group LTD; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadband Development Group LTD in Yakima, WA is seeking a full-time, on-site Fiber Splicer to install, splice, and terminate fiber optic cables in backbone, middle-mile, and FTTH networks per specifications. You will read designs, perform testing with OTDRs and power meters, document results, and coordinate with field teams to ensure timely delivery.

Schedule: 4 x 10-hr shifts (Mon–Thu), Night work & On-Call as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with single and ribbon fiber splicing in an Outside Plant (OSP) environment.
• Proficiency with single fusion splicers, mass fusion splicers, and OTDR testing equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred or required depending on bucket truck classification.
• High attention to detail and a self-starter with organized work setup.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and adapt to changing daily workflows.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and update Outside Plant (OSP) schematics, splice diagrams, and engineering prints.
• Perform high-quality fiber splicing and testing to ensure network integrity.
• Document test results and work completed; troubleshoot and support QA efforts.
• Coordinate with field supervisors and engineering teams for timely builds and project delivery.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Reading schematics

Adaptability

Safety minded

Bucket truck operation

Team coordination

Tools

Single fusion splicer

Mass fusion splicer

OTDR testing equipment

Job description

Company Description

Broadband Development Group LTD (BDG) is a multi-state turnkey engineering and construction provider specializing in backbone, middle-mile, and FTTH fiber optic broadband, including federal and state BEAD and AI infrastructure projects. The company focuses on coax and fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, certification, aerial and underground placement, plant survey, engineering, network design, permitting, and network optimization. BDG has carved out a strong niche in the telecommunications market by offering end-to-end solutions from design through deployment and consulting. The organization is one of the fastest-growing broadband construction and engineering providers in the Pacific Northwest and operates across multiple states, including WA, OR, ID, MT, AZ, ND, MN, WI, and IL.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Fiber Splicer role based in Yakima, WA. The Fiber Splicer will install, splice, and terminate fiber optic cables in backbone, middle-mile, and FTTH networks, following industry standards and project specifications. Daily responsibilities include reading and interpreting network designs and construction prints, performing fiber testing and troubleshooting, and documenting test results and work completed. The role involves working with aerial and underground fiber placements, maintaining safe work practices, and coordinating with field supervisors and engineering teams to ensure accurate builds and timely project delivery. The Fiber Splicer will also support quality assurance efforts, assist with network repairs and upgrades, and help optimize network performance in active field environments.

Schedule: 4 x 10hrs (Monday – Thursday), Night Work & On-Call as required (Schedules subject to change)

Primary Travel Hub: Ellensburg, WA (Transportation required to/from Ellensburg at start and end of week)

Territory/Work Locations: Washington to start, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Arizona additionally

• Fiber Splicing: Perform high-quality single fusion and ribbon (mass fusion) splicing on fiber optic cables up to 864-count (experience up to 1728-count is a major plus).
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Utilize OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, and Visual Fault Locators (VFL) to perform end-to-end testing, document results, and isolate complex trouble spots.
• Central Office (CO) Operations: Apply basic working knowledge of Central Office setups, frame layouts, and patch panel management during cross-connects and cutovers.
• Cable Handling & Enclosures: Perform mid-sheath entries, prep and seal splicing enclosures, bond/ground cables, and maintain existing plant infrastructure.
• UG/AE Placement: Support underground (UG) and aerial (AE) cable placement activities.
• Documentation & Blueprints: Read, interpret, and update Outside Plant (OSP) schematics, splice diagrams, and engineering prints.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: Proven hands-on experience with single and ribbon fiber splicing in an Outside Plant (OSP) environment.
• Equipment Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise with single fusion splicers, mass fusion splicers, and OTDR testing equipment.
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. (CDL preferred or required depending on bucket truck classification).
• Work Ethic & Professionalism: Self-starter mentality with high attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized work setup.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new equipment and adapt to changing daily workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high-count fiber cables up to 864-count (experience up to 1728-count is a major plus).
• Hands-on experience with underground (UG) and aerial (AE) cable placement methods.
• Knowledge and Experience working with Bucket Trucks

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions across multiple states.
• Ability to climb, work in tight spaces, work aloft in bucket trucks, and lift up to 50–70 lbs as needed.
• Flexibility to work night windows and varied hours when network traffic requirements dictate.