Fiber Splicing Coordinator

The Davey Tree Expert Company; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Holidays and PTO

Tuition assistance

Scholarships

Job summary

Davey Resource Group, Inc. seeks a Splicing Coordinator to supervise fiber optic splicing operations across field projects. You will coordinate between engineers, subcontractors, and clients, reviewing splice matrices and scheduling work to ensure safety and performance standards are met.

The role requires hands-on splicing expertise, leading crews, and extensive field travel. Proficiency with fusion splicers and testing equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on fiber splicing experience.
• Experience leading splicing crews (foreman or lead tech).
• Expert-level knowledge of FTTH, HFC, and Long-haul fiber architectures.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises internal splicing crews and subcontractors, ensuring fusion splicing meets client specs.
• Review splice maps and fiber schematics before field work.
• Audit OTDRs, Power Meters and CD/PMD; troubleshoot high-loss splices.
• Provide daily production reports tracking splices completed vs burn rate.
• Conduct ride-outs to verify enclosures and fiber slack per standards.
• Ensure laser safety and proper disposal of fiber shards/hazards.
• Lead training for new splicers on fusion splicers, cleavers, and testing software.
• Manage inventory of splicing consumables and equipment maintenance.
• Update as-built records using GIS and fiber management systems.
• Travel up to 75% to job sites for oversight.

Skills

Splicing experience

Crew leadership

Fiber optics

Education

High-school diploma

CFOT preferred

Tools

Fusion splicer

Viavi

EXFO

OSPInsight

Job description

Position Overview

The Splicing Coordinator oversees fiber optic splicing operations for telecommunications construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and meet strict optical performance standards. This role involves coordinating between fiber engineers, splicing subcontractors, the client representative, and project stakeholders. Key tasks include reviewing splice matrices, overseeing fusion splicing (backbone and lateral), conducting OTDR/Power Meter testing audits, splicing scheduling, and managing the close-out documentation for fiber networks. This position is a technical leadership role, requiring deep "hands-on" splicing knowledge to troubleshoot light loss issues and manage specialized splicing crews in the field.

Company

Davey Resource Group, Inc.

Locations

Cleveland Heights, OH

Additional Locations

OH Statewide

Work Site

On Site

Req ID

223960

Position Overview

The Splicing Coordinator oversees fiber optic splicing operations for telecommunications construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and meet strict optical performance standards. This role involves coordinating between fiber engineers, splicing subcontractors, the client representative, and project stakeholders. Key tasks include reviewing splice matrices, overseeing fusion splicing (backbone and lateral), conducting OTDR/Power Meter testing audits, splicing scheduling, and managing the close-out documentation for fiber networks. This position is a technical leadership role, requiring deep "hands-on" splicing knowledge to troubleshoot light loss issues and manage specialized splicing crews in the field.

Job Duties

• Directly supervises internal splicing crews and subcontractors, ensuring all fusion splicing, termination, and enclosure prep (FOSC) meet client specifications.
• Partners with Project Managers to review splice maps, fiber schematics, and assignment sheets to ensure crews have accurate data before hitting the field.
• Audits fiber test results (OTDR, Power Meter, and CD/PMD). Troubleshoots high-loss splices and identifies point-of-failure issues.
• Provides daily production reports specifically tracking "splices completed" vs. "burn rate" to keep projects on schedule.
• Conducts onsite visits to perform "ride-outs," ensuring enclosures are dressed properly and fiber slack is managed according to standards.
• Ensures crews adhere to laser safety protocols and proper disposal of fiber shards/hazardous materials.
• Leads the training of new splicers on specialized equipment, including fusion splicers, cleavers, and testing software.
• Manages inventory of splicing consumables (sleeves, trays, pigtails) and specialized equipment maintenance.
• Utilizes GIS software and fiber management systems to update "as-built" records after splicing completion.
• Travels up to 75% to job sites to oversee splicing production and troubleshoot complex network handoffs.

Qualifications

• Required: High-school diploma with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands‑on fiber splicing experience (Fusion splicing, ribbon splicing, and emergency restoration).
• Required: Proven experience overseeing or leading splicing crews (foreman or lead tech experience).
• Required: Expert-level knowledge of fiber optic network architecture (FTTH, HFC, and Long‑haul) and various fiber types.
• Required: Proficiency with splicing equipment (Fujikura, Sumitomo, etc.) and testing equipment (Viavi, EXFO).
• Required: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex splice matrices and blueprints.
• Required: Good interpersonal skills for coordinating between engineering teams and field crews.
• Required: Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions and performing physically demanding tasks.
• Preferred: Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or equivalent industry certification.
• Preferred: Experience with fiber management software (e.g., OSPInsight, Vetro, or 3‑GIS).

Additional Information

What We Offer [Benefits]

• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
• All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
• Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

Accommodations

If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [e-mail].

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: Up to 75%