Travel Fiber Splicer: Live Network Fusion & OTDR Pro

Network Connex Company; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union wages & benefits

Training programs

Career growth

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a union position. You will install, splice, test, and document fiber networks, including high-count cables, while working across diverse environments.

The role requires live maintenance window splicing, OTDR/OLTS testing, and familiarity with Fujikura splicers, EXFO test gear, and FastReporter software. Travel nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years minimum verifiable experience splicing and testing fiber optic cables for dark fiber providers.
• Experience with high-count cable splicing (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• Proficiency with mid-sheath (ring-cut) splicing.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on high-count fiber cables (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct) with precision.
• Conduct live fiber splicing during maintenance windows to minimize downtime.
• Operate Fujikura splicing machines and EXFO testing equipment.
• Generate FastReporter reports documenting results and activities.
• Pull fiber through conduits and install cable management components.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

Live maintenance

Fusion splicing

Tools

Fujikura splicer

EXFO testing equipment

FastReporter

Job description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a union position. You will install, splice, test, and document fiber networks, including high-count cables, while working across diverse environments.

The role requires live maintenance window splicing, OTDR/OLTS testing, and familiarity with Fujikura splicers, EXFO test gear, and FastReporter software. Travel nationwide is expected.