Fiber Splicer & Lineman: Cross-Train for Ground Hand

midwest-catv; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cross-training program

Company vehicle provided

Health insurance

Job summary

MCI is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to join our fiber and cable construction team. This cross-training role transitions into lineman ground-hand duties when splicing work slows, ensuring full-time hours and diverse skill growth.

We invest in our people through comprehensive cross-training programs to develop technicians capable of supporting multiple service lines and advancing within our expanding fiber construction division.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years fiber optic splicing experience
• Willingness to cross-train into lineman ground-hand role
• Proficiency with fusion splicing equipment, OTDR testing, and fiber preparation tools
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to operate company vehicles
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in varying weather
• Knowledge of fiber optic cable types, connectors, splice enclosures, and telecom infrastructure
• Commitment to safety-first culture and willingness to obtain relevant certifications

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber with precision to minimize signal loss
• Prepare fiber cables, splice and test fibers, and dress fibers in enclosures
• Conduct OTDR testing to verify splice quality and troubleshoot network issues
• Build and maintain fiber distribution hubs, splice closures, and termination points
• Maintain splice documentation, as-builts, and test results
• Research and verify fiber routes in aerial, underground, and buried environments
• Transition to lineman ground-hand responsibilities during slower splicing periods
• Assist aerial lineman with pole installations, material handling, and equipment setup
• Support strand installation, cable lashing, and make-ready operations
• Operate bucket trucks and other construction equipment as trained
• Perform ground-based safety duties including traffic control and work zone setup
• Operate fiber jetting machines and pull cable through conduit and ducting
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged fiber connections in the field
• Coordinate with customers, property owners, and utility companies
• Travel to project sites across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and surrounding states
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency repairs and service restoration

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Fiber preparation

Safety culture

Cross-training

Tools

Fusion splicing equipment

OTDR tester

Fiber jetting equipment

Job description

MCI is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to join our fiber and cable construction team. This cross-training role transitions into lineman ground-hand duties when splicing work slows, ensuring full-time hours and diverse skill growth.

We invest in our people through comprehensive cross-training programs to develop technicians capable of supporting multiple service lines and advancing within our expanding fiber construction division.