Splice Technician

Primoris Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Houston is seeking a Fiber Optic Technician with at least 3 years of experience in fiber splicing. The role involves traveling to client sites for troubleshooting and maintenance, ensuring high service standards. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, demonstrate excellent analytical and communication skills, and be able to work at heights. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities for advancement within a growing company.

Qualifications

• 3 years of fiber splicing experience preferred.
• Ability to work from heights using proper fall protection.
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to client sites to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Perform fusion splicing for single and ribbon cables.
• Conduct FO Testing using OTDR, PM, and LS testing equipment.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Results-focused

Conflict Management

Customer Service

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)

Small hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an eager and flexible fiber optic technician to join our growing company. The optimal candidate will have relatable experience and a proven track record. We are looking for a high-character, ambitious, and highly motivated individual that is looking to join a company with high potential for advancement. We are looking for candidates that are passionate about the telecom industry and someone looking to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers.

Splicer Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance. Wearing the company uniform during all project-related duties unless specifically directed otherwise by a superior.
• Accept direction and critiques from Team Members in higher classifications.
• Traveling to client sites to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve Telecommunications and Data/IT equipment issues as well as equipment maintenance within a designated territory.
• Fusion Splicing: (Examples - M-90, X-77, I-LID, AND OPTI-SPLICE LID FUSION SLICERS) Single and ribbon splicing
• Cable & enclosure prep: bonding & grounding of all cables when necessary
• Aerial & underground splicing and cable installation
• FO Testing – OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) / PM (Power Meter) & LS (Light Source) Testing. Ability to properly install both copper and fiber optic cables.
• Ability to properly terminate copper & fiber cable (Cat5e, Cat6, single-mode, multi-mode etc.).
• Knowledge on fiber-optic networks and terms such as GPON, FTTH, FTTB, etc.
• Ability to properly create and install labels.
• Ability to perform all component and system testing.
• Ability to complete the tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand basic wiring diagrams and installation instructions.
• Ability to complete the tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform as crew leader as assigned. Crew leader assignments will be made based on project specifics and the demonstrated abilities of the individual.
• Ability to assure that all team members reporting to you complete their assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform and document optical attenuation tests on single-mode and multi-mode optical strands.
• Ability to configure, operate, and analyze test data from Optical Time Domain Reflectometers.
• Ability to ground and bond all applicable components according to Project Scope of Work, Local and National Codes, and Industry Standards.

Personal Qualities

• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make a sound decision.
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
• Results-focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at times competing priorities.
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, to help facilitate the sharing of information between people within the company and our clients.
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to Aspire Communications workforce

Qualifications and Experience

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & rooftops utilizing proper fall protection. Ability to use small hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift to 75 lbs., and drive a vehicle.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.

Working Conditions

• Ability to accept periodic assignments that involve travel away from immediate district office area based on client needs, business needs, and project scope.
• Exposure to noisy or dusty conditions; chemicals & solvents; mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards.
• Regional travel required.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience

Fiber splicing: 3 years (Preferred); Google Fiber Plant experience (Preferred)

License/Certification

Driver's License (Required)

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice:

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.

About Primoris

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia.