Lead Fiber Splicer - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Company truck

Tools provided

Vacation & sick days

SIMPLE IRA

Medical insurance

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes is seeking a Lead Fiber Splicer to join our growing fiber construction and splicing team. The role covers projects across New York and New Jersey, requires an independent, technically strong splicer who can troubleshoot fiber issues and own field jobs from start to finish.

Responsibilities include single-fiber and ribbon splicing, preparing splice cases and enclosures, testing with OTDR, iOLM and OLTS, reading fiber prints, and performing inside and outside plant work at various

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience as a Fiber Splicer.
• Experience with single-fiber and ribbon splicing.
• Experience preparing splice cases and enclosures.
• Experience using OTDR testing equipment; familiarity with iOLM and OLTS.
• Ability to read fiber prints and network layouts.

Responsibilities

• Perform single-fiber and ribbon fiber splicing.
• Prepare splice cases and fiber enclosures.
• Test fiber networks using OTDR, iOLM, and OLTS.
• Troubleshoot fiber breaks, faults, and connectivity issues in the field.
• Read and interpret fiber prints and network diagrams.
• Complete inside plant work, including cable pulling, riser splicing, patching, and testing.
• Carry out aerial and underground outside plant splicing.
• Work independently across customer sites, buildings, manholes, and other field environments.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, reliability, and job completion.
• Support other technicians and develop towards future field leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Fiber splicer

Single-fiber splicing

Ribbon splicing

OTDR testing

iOLM

OLTS

Troubleshooting

Read fiber diagrams

Inside/Outside plant

Travel NY/NJ

Tools

OTDR

iOLM

OLTS

Job description

Keen to join a company that champions growth and development?

Join a fiber construction and splicing business delivering services from field review and fiber placement through to project closeout, with all work scoped to approved project requirements.

The organization is inviting applications from experienced professionals for the role of Lead Fiber Splicer to join its growing team, covering projects across New York and New Jersey. The ideal candidate will be a technically strong splicer who can work independently, troubleshoot complex fiberissues, and take ownership of field jobs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform single-fiber and ribbon fiber splicing.
• Prepare splice cases and fiber enclosures.
• Test fiber networks using OTDR, iOLM, and OLTS equipment.
• Troubleshoot fiber breaks, faults, and connectivity issues in the field.
• Read and interpret fiber prints and network diagrams.
• Complete inside plant work, including cable pulling, riser splicing, patching, and testing.
• Carry out aerial and underground outside plant splicing.
• Work independently across customer sites, buildings, manholes, and other field environments.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, reliability, and job completion.
• Support other technicians and develop towards future field leadership responsibilities.

Skills/Must have:

• Proven, hands-on experience as a Fiber Splicer.
• Practical experience with single-fiber and ribbon splicing.
• Experience preparing splice cases and enclosures.
• Experience using OTDR testing equipment; familiarity with iOLM and OLTS.
• Strong fiber troubleshooting and fault diagnosis skills.
• Ability to read fiber prints and network layouts.
• Experience with inside plant and/or outside plant fiber networks.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of field assignments.
• Willingness to travel between job sites across NY and NJ.

Benefits:

• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Company-provided truck, tools, and equipment.
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
• Medical insurance

Salary:

• Up to $45 Per Hour