Fiber Splicing Tech II - Field & Restoration

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Tacoma, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,286,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Forged Fiber in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Fiber Tech II – Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable across construction, operations, maintenance, and restoration projects. You will be deployed on job sites and at our Tacoma facility, following quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, strong reading of construction prints, and proficiency with OTDR, optical power meters, and fusion splicers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record; ability to drive company vehicles
• 2+ years of fiber splicing/telecom outside-plant or related experience
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools; proficiency with fusion splicer, OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifiers, and inspection scope
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, splice diagrams, design maps, diagrams/schematics, permits or any other documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate with team members, contractors, and multiple agencies

Responsibilities

• Install, splice (single‑fiber, multi‑fiber, and ribbon), and test fiber optic cable for construction projects; may include maintenance and restoration
• Troubleshoot and isolate fiber faults using OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifiers, scope; save and send test files and documentation
• Prepare, install, audit, and repair splice cases/enclosures across aerial, buried, handholes, and manholes
• Perform dark fiber, reel, and continuity testing; complete routine repairs to restore service and maintain route integrity
• Place and test jumpers in cabinets; perform fiber panel/case audits
• Read and interpret construction prints, splice diagrams, design maps; create As-Builts
• Coordinate with construction crews, contractors, Business Partners, and Network/Construction Engineering to resolve outages and meet project schedules

Skills

Fiber splicing experience

Troubleshooting skills

Documentation and reporting

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Optical power meter

Fiber identifiers

Inspection scope

Job description

Forged Fiber in Tacoma, WA is seeking a Fiber Tech II – Splicing Technician to install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic cable across construction, operations, maintenance, and restoration projects. You will be deployed on job sites and at our Tacoma facility, following quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, strong reading of construction prints, and proficiency with OTDR, optical power meters, and fusion splicers.