Lead Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

Future Infrastructure, LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation paid weekly

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Overtime opportunities

Growth Opportunities

Safety programs

Job summary

Future Infrastructure, LLC in Clearwater, FL is seeking a lead fiber splicer to oversee daily splicing activities and coordinate a splicing crew. You will perform fusion splicing, ribbon or loose-tube prep, and cable enclosure work while organizing fibers and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities include OTDR testing, fault diagnosis, safety compliance, and reporting progress to project leadership. Prior lead experience and strong fiber knowledge are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic splicing experience; lead or crew-lead preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSP fiber construction, splice cases, cabinets, and fiber management.
• Proficient with fusion splicers, cleavers, OTDRs, power meters, and common test equipment.
• Ability to read fiber diagrams, splice matrices, construction prints, and project specs.
• Ability to lead a small field crew and communicate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fiber-splicing activities and coordinate crew work assignments.
• Perform fusion splicing, ribbon or loose-tube fiber prep, case installation, and fiber organization.
• Test fiber with OTDRs and power meters; identify and fix faults or high-loss events.
• Complete splice documentation, test results, and closeout records accurately.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure site compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OSP fiber construction

Fiber test equipment

Leadership

Reading diagrams

Tools

Fusion splicer

Cleaver

OTDR

Power meter

Job description

Future Infrastructure, LLC in Clearwater, FL is seeking a lead fiber splicer to oversee daily splicing activities and coordinate a splicing crew. You will perform fusion splicing, ribbon or loose-tube prep, and cable enclosure work while organizing fibers and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities include OTDR testing, fault diagnosis, safety compliance, and reporting progress to project leadership. Prior lead experience and strong fiber knowledge are required for this role.