Fiber Splicer - OTDR & Fusion Splicing Expert

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to prepare and splice fiber optic cables within a telecommunications system. The role requires familiarity with fiber optics, splice enclosures, OTDR, and fusion splicing equipment, with emphasis on reading data and safety in the field.

You will document daily production, maintain tools and areas, and work in restricted spaces or on ladders and lifts as needed. Travel within WV may be required.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driver’s abstract and valid full-driver's license appropriate to the requirements of the vehicle being driven.
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program.
• Low Voltage or structured cabling installation is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber.
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, lift, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy
• Operate technical equipment including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) and fusion splicing equipment for single and ribbon fiber
• Complete daily production reports to document work performed while tracking and communicating daily production and materials
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment
• Comfortably work in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods of time as well as aerial work by ladder, gaffing, or aerial lift device

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to prepare and splice fiber optic cables within a telecommunications system. The role requires familiarity with fiber optics, splice enclosures, OTDR, and fusion splicing equipment, with emphasis on reading data and safety in the field.

You will document daily production, maintain tools and areas, and work in restricted spaces or on ladders and lifts as needed. Travel within WV may be required.