Fiber Splicer – FTTH & Field Network Tech (On-Call)

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K with match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Service discounts

Referral bonuses

Entertainment discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer in Orlando to install and maintain fiber optic cables both underground and on utility poles, and to perform restoration work. You will prep and splice, operate fusion splicing equipment, conduct tests with OTDRs, and coordinate with System Engineers to meet compliance and service uptime.

This on-site role requires 3+ years of field experience, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, and on-call shifts; SCTE

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Active, clean driver's license in the state of hire.
• At least 3 years hands-on field experience in fiber splicing and restoration.
• Proficient with fusion splicing machine.
• Understand broadband, fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use OTDRs and fiber testing equipment.
• SCTE certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays; on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and splice fiber optic cables, locate problems, and perform repairs.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Manage network systems for private lines and diagnose service issues.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers per compliance.
• Collect and interpret engineering docs, schematics, OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and regional engineering.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with third-party providers.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure connections meet specs.
• Participate in on-call rotation as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Field experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicing machine

OTDRs

Fiber test equipment

Job description

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer in Orlando to install and maintain fiber optic cables both underground and on utility poles, and to perform restoration work. You will prep and splice, operate fusion splicing equipment, conduct tests with OTDRs, and coordinate with System Engineers to meet compliance and service uptime.

This on-site role requires 3+ years of field experience, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, and on-call shifts; SCTE