Fiber Splicing Tech II - Field Install & Test Pro

AT&T; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Forged Fiber is hiring a Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cables across multi-site projects. The role supports construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include reading prints, coordinating with crews, and documenting field results using company devices. The position requires physical work outdoors in varied conditions and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with clean record; ability to drive company vehicles.
• 2+ years fiber splicing/telecom outside-plant experience (or equivalent).
• Proficiency with fusion splicer, OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifiers, and inspection scope.
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, splice diagrams, maps, diagrams and permits; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable for construction projects.
• Troubleshoot fiber faults using OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifiers, scope, and document results.
• Prepare, install, audit, and repair splice cases/enclosures (aerial, buried, handholes, manholes).
• Perform dark fiber, reel, and continuity testing; complete routine repairs to restore service.
• Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, Business Partners, and Network/Construction Engineering to resolve outages and meet schedules.
• Use company devices for work orders, diagnostics, and documentation.
• Follow OSHA and other safety requirements; work according to QC guidelines.
• Learn Optical Line Terminal (OLT) work, test/turnup for RT/CO facilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Reading/interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Optical power meter

Fiber identifiers

Inspection scope

Job description

Forged Fiber is hiring a Fiber Tech II - Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cables across multi-site projects. The role supports construction, maintenance, and emergency restoration with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include reading prints, coordinating with crews, and documenting field results using company devices. The position requires physical work outdoors in varied conditions and occasional overtime.