Fiber Splicer: FTTH Network & Field Repair Pro

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/Dental/Vision plans

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid volunteer time

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber lines both underground and on poles, and to perform maintenance and testing on existing cables. You will splice fiber, install FTTH transmission equipment, and support private line networks, working with System Engineers and field teams to ensure service reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on fiber splicing experience, fusion splicer proficiency, and solid knowledge of fiber optics and Metro

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must have active, clean driver’s license in the hiring state.
• At least 3 years hands-on fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration experience.
• Proficiency with fusion splicing machine.
• Understanding of broadband concepts including fiber optics & Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use OTDRs and optical power meters.
• SCTE certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problems, and perform repairs.
• Install and maintain transmission/reception equipment for FTTH.
• Manage network systems for private lines and troubleshoot issues.
• Perform test/turn-up procedures with System Engineers per standards.
• Interpret engineering docs, schematics, and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance with IT and regional engineering teams.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation of 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 needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber splicing experience

English communication

On-call rotation

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Fiber test equipment

Metro Ethernet knowledge

Job description

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber lines both underground and on poles, and to perform maintenance and testing on existing cables. You will splice fiber, install FTTH transmission equipment, and support private line networks, working with System Engineers and field teams to ensure service reliability.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on fiber splicing experience, fusion splicer proficiency, and solid knowledge of fiber optics and Metro