Journeyman Fiber Splicer

Ansco & Associates, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO and holidays

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Legal insurance

Discounts on gym memberships

Job summary

Ansco & Associates, LLC is hiring a Fiber Splicer to fuse optical fibers for our telecommunication networks. You will splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber links, ensuring low insertion loss and reliable connections in outdoor environments.

The role requires 3–5 years of splicing experience, DOT medical clearance, and color vision. You’ll read schematics, document results, and support restoration efforts during outages while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of hands-on telecommunications fiber splicing experience.
• Ability to pass a DOT medical exam and maintain a valid medical card.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fibers.
• Operate testing equipment (OTDRs, OLTS, VFL, power meters) to verify splice quality.
• Read and redline complex engineering schematics and splice matrices.
• Restore networks quickly during outages and diagnose faults.
• Follow OSHA safety standards, including confined spaces and fall protection.
• Maintain daily logs and update drawings and project status.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Documentation

Color vision

Outdoor work

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OTDR

OLTS

VFL

Optical power meters

Job description

Discover a more connected career

At Ansco & Associates, LLC, as a Fiber Splicer, you’ll complete the process of fusing optical fibers, to maintain our telecommunication networks.Your splicing work is essential for keeping strong and reliable connections, ensuring data travels seamlessly through our continually growing network.

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

Discover a more connected career

At Ansco & Associates, LLC, as a Fiber Splicer, you’ll complete the process of fusing optical fibers, to maintain our telecommunication networks.Your splicing work is essential for keeping strong and reliable connections, ensuring data travels seamlessly through our continually growing network.

Connecting You To Great Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
• Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
• 401(k) w/ Company Match
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Legal Insurance
• Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!

What You’ll Do

• Splicing & Prep: Perform high-quality fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multi-mode optical fibers (loose tube and ribbon). Prep, route, and manage fibers within splice closures, pedestals, and Fiber Distribution Panels (FDP).
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Operate advanced testing equipment, including OTDRs, Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS), Visual Fault Locators (VFL), and optical power meters, to verify splice quality, troubleshoot outages, and ensure insertion loss falls within acceptable parameters.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Accurately read, follow, and redline complex engineering schematics, construction blueprints, and splice matrices.
• Network Maintenance: Perform emergency restoration and network maintenance, accurately diagnosing faults and repairing damaged fiber optic cables in a timely manner.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to OSHA and company safety standards, including proper protocols for confined space entry, fall protection, aerial lift operation, and roadside traffic control.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate daily logs, document testing results, update as-built drawings, and communicate project status to the construction manager.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of fiber color codes, industry-standard splicing procedures, and fiber network architectures (FTTH, long-haul, ring networks).
• Vision: Must possess perfect color vision to accurately identify standard fiber color codes.
• Environment: Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at varying heights (using bucket trucks or ladders), and in confined spaces (manholes and underground vaults).
• Schedule: Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and availiability for after hours on-call emergency rotations as required by project demands.
• Experience: Minimum of [3-5] years of verifiable hands‑on experience in telecommunications fiber splicing and OSP construction.

What You’ll Need

• To be 18 years of age or older
• Authorization to work in the United States for this company
• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
• Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
• 6 months of splicing experience or one year of experience in the telecommunications industry

Additional Qualifications

• Certified pole climber or capable of demonstrating proficiency as a pole climber, is preferred
• Knowledge of telecommunications network structure

Physical Abilities & Exposures

• Routinely: work at heights, occasional entry into attics and crawl spaces and alone in remote locations, operate vehicle and heavy machinery; squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 pounds without assistance.
• Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder and gaffs for climbing poles, keyboard and mouse

Why grow your career with us

Your career here is more than just a job – it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

Building stronger solutions together

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer – we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.