Lead Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

TSX Fiber Services; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TSX Fiber Services is seeking a Fiber Technician in New Jersey to splice, test and troubleshoot OSP fiber optic networks. The role involves handling loose-tube and ribbonized cables, performing single and mass fusion splicing, and building splice enclosures from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in fiber telecom, strong OTDR skills, and leadership experience, with willingness to travel regionally and respond to outages as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in the fiber optic telecom industry.
• Experience leading field teams and coordinating with customers.
• Proven ability to perform OTDR testing independently.

Responsibilities

• Splice, test, troubleshoot and restore OSP fiber optic networks.
• Work with loose-tube and ribbonized fiber cables.
• Perform single and mass fusion splicing.
• Build fiber splice enclosures from start to finish.
• Read splice diagrams and OTDR traces.
• Coordinate with construction teams, project managers and NOC.
• Respond to outages and restore networks quickly and safely.
• Maintain splice records and field documentation.
• Lead and support other technicians in the field.
• Travel regionally to customer and project locations.

Skills

OTDR testing

Leadership

Fiber optic deployment

Field troubleshooting

5+ years fiber optic telecom

Valid driver's license

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light sources

VFLs

Job description

Company Description

TSX Fiber Services is the parent company of HESS Broadband and High Point Utilities, supporting fiber network builders and operators for more than two decades. The company delivers a unified platform that leverages the strengths of its founder-led organizations to provide comprehensive fiber network services. Core capabilities include design, construction, splicing and testing, maintenance, and emergency service restoration for fiber optic networks. TSX Fiber Services focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to client objectives in the Mid-Atlantic region. Team members join an experienced organization committed to technical excellence and long-term partnerships with network operators.

Responsibilities:

• Splicing, testing, troubleshooting and restoring OSP fiber optic networks
• Working extensively with both loose-tube and ribbonized fiber optic cable
• Performing both single-fiber fusion splicing and mass fusion splicing
• Building fiber splice enclosures from start to finish - taking bare cable through cable preparation, buffer/ribbon preparation, routing, splicing, testing, sealing, bonding and final mounting
• Working with a variety of cable sizes, fiber counts, splice closures, cabinets and network configurations
• Using OTDRs, optical power meters, light sources, VFLs and other fiber test equipment to locate and diagnose network problems
• Troubleshooting fiber cuts, high-loss events, bad splices, macro-bends, damaged cable, connector issues and other optical impairments
• Performing planned network cuts, migrations, rearrangements, maintenance and service-window work
• Responding to outages and getting active networks back online quickly, safely and correctly
• Working in handholes, manholes, splice cases, cabinets, terminals, customer-premise locations and other OSP environments
• Reading and working from splice diagrams, fiber assignments, network drawings and OTDR traces
• Keeping accurate splice records, test results and field documentation
• Leading and supporting other technicians in the field
• Coordinating with our construction teams, project managers, customers, network operator's NOC and service technicians, and other network operations personnel when needed

Availability & Schedule Requirements:

Due to the nature of fiber network operations and customer service requirements, this position requires flexibility beyond a traditional Monday-Friday daytime schedule. Candidates must be available for:

• Participation in an on-call rotation
• Night work during scheduled customer service windows
• Occasional weekend and holiday work
• Regional travel to customer and project locations
• Extended hours when necessary during major outages, network cutovers or restoration events

Required Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license
• 5+ Years experience in the fiber optic telecom industry
• 1-3 Years of demonstrated leadership experience
• Proven ability to independently perform OTDR testing
• Hands on experience with aerial and underground fiber network deployments

Preferred Qualifications:

• OSHA 10-Hour certification, or the ability to obtain it; OSHA-30 or OSHA-40 training is a plus
• DOT Certification and/or CDL license
• A positive genuine passion for fiber, telecommunications and the technical side of the trade
• Strong communication skills with coworkers, customers, network operators and other field personnel

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Climb and work from ladders
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb and perform detailed hand work for extended periods
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditionsSafely operate and work from bucket trucks and other aerial lift equipment