FTTH Fiber Splicer & Field Technician

Hotwire Communications; Boca Raton, Boynton Beach (FL, FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid vacation

Employee service discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications seeks a Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber optic networks both underground and on utility poles, including FTTH equipment and testing.

You will prep and splice fibers, locate faults with fusion splicer and OTDRs, participate in on-call rotations, and ensure documentation and compliance. The role requires 3+ years field experience, strong English communication, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration.
• Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine.
• Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDRs, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables and locate problem areas with fusion splicer and test equipment.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for issues.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers per compliance standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering docs including schematics and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and related departments.
• Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Work with engineering team to ensure connections meet specifications.
• On-call schedule rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber optics

Communication skills

Field experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Job description

Hotwire Communications seeks a Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber optic networks both underground and on utility poles, including FTTH equipment and testing.

You will prep and splice fibers, locate faults with fusion splicer and OTDRs, participate in on-call rotations, and ensure documentation and compliance. The role requires 3+ years field experience, strong English communication, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays.