Long Haul Fiber Splicers – Traveling Field Work

Zero dB Comm; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Skill development

No travel expenses

Job summary

Zero dB Communications is seeking an itinerant field-based team member to support fiber optic projects across assigned sites. This role requires frequent travel, endurance for outdoor conditions, and collaborative work with the project team to install, test, and splice fiber networks.

You will lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in varying weather. The schedule is 40–70 hours per week with on-call weekends and holidays; travel may be up to 80% of duties.

Responsibilities

• Travel to project sites as required.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Assist field engineering tasks and support project leads.
• Meet physical requirements including climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.
• Be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended hours.

Job description

Description

Join the Team That’s Building the Future of Fiber!

Zero dB Communications (ZdB) is one of the West Coast’s fastest-growing full-turnkey fiber optic contractors. Founded in 2011 and led by Zach Kuhlmann, we’ve built a reputation for delivering high-quality design, engineering, construction, splicing, and testing across the western United States. With 90+ years of combined OSP experience, our team knows how to build networks that perform today and stand strong tomorrow.

From FTTH and Metro-E to long-haul P2P, data center builds, and 24/7 emergency response, we take on the industry’s toughest projects—and we do them right. If you want to join a team known for precision, reliability, and tackling complex fiber challenges, ZdB is where you belong.

Description

This ia an itinerant field-based position, requiring travel from home to assigned project sites. Work assignments vary based on operational needs, and travel may extend beyond your primary region. Candidates must be comfortable with regular travel and adaptable to changing deployment requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly pay!
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to gain valuable skills
• No out-of-pocket expenses for business needs including travel

Voluntary benefits offered:

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical (including an HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Long-Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour based on experience.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in the fiber optic field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company’s minimum safety standard.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft applications.
• In-depth understanding of technology-based services, products and networking.
• Desirable work experience includes field engineering and project lead responsibility.
• Able to meet physical requirements: climb ladders, work in confined spaces and/or various heights, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., squat, kneel, bend, crawl and stand for long periods of time.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Self-starter with positive attitude and willingness to work.

Schedule:

• This role follows a 40–70 hour weekly schedule, structured as 3–4 weeks on with periodic Sunday rest days as needed, then 7–10 days off
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings and additional hours as needed
• Travel is required and will be up to 80% of the assigned duties.

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment screen, to include a drug test and an acceptable driving record. This is a safety sensitive position.