Field Telecom Technician: Fiber Splicing & Locating

Wctel; Abbeville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

West Carolina in Abbeville, SC is seeking a Construction Technician I to support construction, locate utilities, and assist in fiber deployments. You will read service orders, maps, and prints to accurately place cable and report discrepancies to supervision.

The role requires locating underground facilities, splicing fiber, maintaining cables, handling equipment, and working with local electric and other crews. Overtime may be required; must be able to travel to job sites.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• High School diploma or equivalent plus 1–3 years of technical training.
• Preferred: facility maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Locate underground cable plant and utilities and mark Locate per standards.
• Interpret service orders, engineering prints, and maps to place cable accurately.
• Splice fiber cables for new service drops and maintain lines.
• Test and repair cable, identify trouble, and update maps as needed.
• Complete paperwork and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Operate locating equipment and manage 811 Positive Response System.
• Work overtime and travel to multiple job sites as required.

Skills

Telecom construction

Cable installation

Reading maps

Equipment operation

Safety regulations

Team player

Customer communication

Driving

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Technical training

Tools

Splicing equipment

Pedestals

Cable reel trailers

Testing equipment

Job description

West Carolina in Abbeville, SC is seeking a Construction Technician I to support construction, locate utilities, and assist in fiber deployments. You will read service orders, maps, and prints to accurately place cable and report discrepancies to supervision.

The role requires locating underground facilities, splicing fiber, maintaining cables, handling equipment, and working with local electric and other crews. Overtime may be required; must be able to travel to job sites.