Travel Fiber Splicer: Live-Network High-Count Fiber

Network Connex Company; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a union IBEW position. You will splice high-count fiber, test with OTDR/OLTS, and document results using FastReporter across diverse environments.

The role requires working in live networks during maintenance windows, traveling nationally, and adhering to safety protocols. Prior experience with Zayo or dark fiber providers is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years splicing and testing with Zayo or dark fiber providers.
• 3+ years using Fujikura fusion splicing machines for high-count fiber.
• 3+ years OTDR/OLTS testing with EXFO systems.
• 2+ years producing FastReporter reports for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on high-count fiber cables (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• Conduct live fiber splicing during maintenance windows to minimize downtime.
• Perform OTDR and OLTS testing to verify cable integrity and performance.
• Generate detailed FastReporter reports for client submission.
• Pull fiber through conduits and install in various environments.
• Maintain safety and document splicing/testing activities per standards.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Mid-sheath splicing

OTDR testing

OLTS testing

Live fiber work

Cable pulling

Safety compliance

Documentation

Team travel

Troubleshooting

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicing machines

EXFO testing equipment

FastReporter software

Job description

National Technologies (NTI), a Network Connex Company, seeks an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our travel team in a union IBEW position. You will splice high-count fiber, test with OTDR/OLTS, and document results using FastReporter across diverse environments.

The role requires working in live networks during maintenance windows, traveling nationally, and adhering to safety protocols. Prior experience with Zayo or dark fiber providers is required.