Traveling Fiber Optic Foreman – Field Splicing Lead

Network Connex Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

10 paid company holidays

PTO accrual schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

Network Connex is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew in advanced fiber optic splicing and testing across projects. The role combines leadership, project management, and technical fiber expertise, with travel between sites to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to customer standards.

The Foreman will direct 2-3 crew members, interpret prints, conduct pre-work meetings, and document progress with photos while coordinating with Project Management and client requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in telecommunications with construction/tower work.
• 2-3 years verifiable fiber splice/testing with dark fiber providers.
• 3+ years hands-on with high-count fiber splicing (864ct, 1728ct, 3456ct).
• 3+ years OTDR/OLTS testing with EXFO.
• 2+ years producing network documentation reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2-3 crew members to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Act as liaison between Project Manager and crew.
• Interpret prints to plan tasks and schedule work.
• Hold daily pre-work meetings for goals and safety.
• Perform live fiber splicing with minimal service disruption.
• Operate splicers and testers for low-loss splices and diagnostics.
• Pull fiber through conduits; assist cabinet and basket tray installs.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Safety compliance

English fluency

Education

FOA CFOT / BICSI certification

Tools

Fujikura splicers

EXFO testers

FastReporter

Job description

Network Connex is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew in advanced fiber optic splicing and testing across projects. The role combines leadership, project management, and technical fiber expertise, with travel between sites to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to customer standards.

The Foreman will direct 2-3 crew members, interpret prints, conduct pre-work meetings, and document progress with photos while coordinating with Project Management and client requirements.