Position
Fiber Splicing Technician III (Data Center)
Location: West Jordan, UT
Employment Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $35/hr - $50/hr. Sign-on bonus $1,000 plus full benefits. $150 daily per diem for non-local candidates.
Job Summary
The Fiber Splicing Technician (Data Center) splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose faulty cable plant: identify, detect, and resolve known performance issues.
- Provide field notes and proposals for client review and approval.
- Perform End-of-Line Network Testing to ensure balanced signal transmission.
- Prep and label cables to minimize installation errors.
- Construct fiber cases and enclosures for protective housing of equipment.
- Match colors when splicing fiber optic cables to ensure correct connections.
- Arrange and secure cables within enclosures to prevent tangling or damage.
- Seal and secure enclosures to protect equipment from environmental elements.
- Read splice matrices and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments.
- Splice off-color and multiple cables in one enclosure.
- Route fibers from one tray to another to optimize cable management and minimize signal loss.
- Splice at tie points and jumper cases, connecting fibers from different cables.
- Connect jumper cables between jumper cases.
- Rehab gel-filled cases, refurbishing or rehabilitating enclosures used in fiber optic networks.
- Mark up or annotate drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections.
- Swap and audit cases, replacing equipment cases or enclosures as needed.
- Pull cable through existing duct packages or conduits, manually, by blowing, or mechanically; splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of experience splicing fiber optic cable in data center or outside plant (OSP) environments.
- Advanced knowledge of fiber optic splicing techniques, including ribbon and single-fiber fusion splicing.
- Proficient in reading splice diagrams, performing OTDR and power meter testing, and maintaining accurate splice documentation.
- Ability to perform physical labor, climb ladders and poles, and work in confined spaces.
- Read blueprints for cable placement and utility locations.
- Distinguish between different colors for fiber connection.
- Self-starter, internally motivated to achieve objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and teamwork.
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and timecards.
- Follow directions and maintain organization in a multitasking environment.
- Work safely in high places and confined spaces.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Work outdoors, subject to inclement weather.
- Maintain visual and audible contact with crew members and other personnel to ensure safe coordination.
- Work around heavy equipment and machinery.
- Stand or walk for long periods.
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Perform bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and twisting in awkward positions.
- Stand, walk, sit, or otherwise be in demanding positions for extended periods.
- Wear safety boots, safety glasses, hard hat, and applicable safety gear.
Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company.
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting.
- Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles.
- 10 company-paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating).
- Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Company-paid Maternity & Parental Leave options.
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee-paid voluntary options).
- Annual Safety Boot Program up to $150 per eligible field employee per year.
- Safety Points Program redeemable in the company store.
- Free wellness benefits such as counseling, financial planning, and more.
EEO Statement
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Fine Print
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not create an employment contract, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.