Fiber Splicer - On-Call, Maintenance & Testing

143 Future Infrastructure, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation paid weekly

Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Future, a Primoris Company, is seeking a fiber splicer and technician in Houston, TX. The role involves splicing SM/MM fibers, preparing cables, performing live cut-overs during maintenance, and troubleshooting fiber faults.

You will read splice docs and operate splicing and test equipment in a field setting. The position requires 1–3 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the flexibility for day/night shifts, on-call duties, and potential long hours in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Fiber splicing and testing experience (1–3 years).
• Familiar with fusion machines, OTDRs, power meters and related tools.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently or in a team and communicate professionally.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Basic Word/Excel proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license.
• On-call 7 days / 24 hours.
• Willing to work long hours or after hours if needed.
• Able to climb ladders and operate bucket trucks.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Fusion splice SM or MM outside plant loose tube, inside plant tight buffered, and ribbon cable prep and assembly per design specs.
• Prepare armored and non-armored cables, ribbons and mid-sheath applications.
• Perform live fiber cut-overs during maintenance hours.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
• Read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
• Operate fiber tools and test equipment including fusion splicers, power meter, OTDR, VFL and Traffic Identifier.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Power meters

Fusion equipment

Team communication

Detail oriented

Independent work

Written communication

Word/Excel

On-call readiness

Driver's license

Long hours flexibility

Ladder/bucket truck

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

VFL

Traffic Identifier

Job description

Future, a Primoris Company, is seeking a fiber splicer and technician in Houston, TX. The role involves splicing SM/MM fibers, preparing cables, performing live cut-overs during maintenance, and troubleshooting fiber faults.

You will read splice docs and operate splicing and test equipment in a field setting. The position requires 1–3 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and the flexibility for day/night shifts, on-call duties, and potential long hours in challenging conditions.