Fiber Splicer: Travel & On-Call Technician

Cable Services Company Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Vacation & Holidays

401K

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a Fiber Splicer to install, splice, and maintain complex fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast region. The role requires frequent travel, overnight work during off-peak hours, and on-call duties for emergencies.

Responsibilities include reading maps and schematics, using fusion splicers, OTDRs, and power meters, and ensuring safety with established policies. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in bucket truck at heights >30–40 ft.
• Proficiency with fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters and related tools.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Ability to read design maps and fiber schematics.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Occasionally move up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system.
• Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and equipment.
• Route, splice and terminate fiber in racks at central offices or hubs.
• Perform fusion splicing as directed with project managers.
• Read maps and schematics for installations.
• Operate lift equipment as needed.
• Be on-call for emergency restoration and communicate workload status.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Self-supervised work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Allentown, PA seeks a Fiber Splicer to install, splice, and maintain complex fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast region. The role requires frequent travel, overnight work during off-peak hours, and on-call duties for emergencies.

Responsibilities include reading maps and schematics, using fusion splicers, OTDRs, and power meters, and ensuring safety with established policies. A valid driver’s license and background checks are required.