Fiber Splicing Lead

Dobson Fiber; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobson Fiber is seeking a Fiber Splicer Lead to guide a field team in installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic networks across Oklahoma City and surrounding areas.

You will oversee splicing, testing, and troubleshooting, ensure safety and standards, coordinate with project managers, and manage material inventories while mentoring technicians. Candidates should have leadership experience and a strong knowledge of fiber optics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of fiber optic splicing experience, with leadership exposure.
• High school diploma; technical fiber optics certification preferred.
• Must be able to travel to multiple sites and work in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a field team of fiber splicers to complete installations and repairs.
• Perform splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber cables.
• Ensure safety, standards compliance, and meticulous documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers and engineers to meet timelines.
• Maintain splicing materials and equipment inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Reading schematics

Problem-solving

Communication

Driver’s license

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification in fiber optics or related field

Tools

OTDRs

Fusion splicers

Power meters

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Fiber Splicer Lead is responsible for leading a team of fiber splicers in installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables. This role requires extensive knowledge of fiber splicing techniques, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to ensuring high-quality work. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fiber optics and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

REQUIREMENTS

• Lead and supervise a team of fiber splicers in the field, ensuring work is completed efficiently and to high standards.
• Perform and oversee the splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber optic cables.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Conduct site surveys and plan fiber splicing activities based on project requirements and timelines.
• Provide technical guidance and training to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Maintain accurate records of splicing activities, including as-built documentation and test results.
• Manage splicing materials and equipment inventory, ensuring availability for upcoming projects.
• Respond to emergency repair requests and outages, including after-hours work as necessary.
• Stay informed about advancements in fiber optic technology and implement best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree or certification in fiber optics, telecommunications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fiber optic splicing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Proficiency with fiber optic splicing and testing equipment, including OTDRs, fusion splicers, and power meters.
• Strong understanding of fiber optic network architecture and splicing techniques.
• Understanding of fiber indexing technology.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; ability to travel to various job sites as required.
• Physical ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel required based on location(s) supported.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the assigned area, usually outdoor, warehouse, or construction environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enables the use of machinery and equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication and communication through automated devices like the telephone. Physical stamina to handle the long hours of performing strenuous work during the day in hot or cold weather. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud levels due to equipment and machinery use.