Fiber Splicer & FTTH Field Technician (On-Call)

Hotwire-Communications; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Service Discounts on Hotwire services

Job summary

Hotwire-Communications is seeking a Fiber Splicer in Orlando to install and maintain fiber cables both underground and on poles, including testing and repairs. The role requires hands-on splicing with fusion equipment and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities include network equipment setup, troubleshooting, on-call shifts, and collaboration with System Engineers to turn up services. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required, with 3+ years of field fiber experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Active, clean state driver's license.
• At least 3 years of hands-on fiber splicing, testing and restoration.
• Proficiency with fusion splicing machine.
• Knowledge of broadband, fiber optics and Metro Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform repairs.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and resolve service issues.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers per standards.
• Collect and interpret fiber documentation, schematics and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and related departments.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain accurate network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure connections meet specs.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicing

OTDR testing

Fiber test equipment

English communication

Driver's license

Broadband/Metro Ethernet

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Fusion splicer

Job description

Hotwire-Communications is seeking a Fiber Splicer in Orlando to install and maintain fiber cables both underground and on poles, including testing and repairs. The role requires hands-on splicing with fusion equipment and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities include network equipment setup, troubleshooting, on-call shifts, and collaboration with System Engineers to turn up services. A high school diploma and valid driver's license are required, with 3+ years of field fiber experience.