Traveling Fiber Splicing Technician

LINX; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

3 weeks PTO

8 paid holidays

Training and certification support

Meals & Incidental Per Diem

Job summary

LINX is seeking Fiber Technicians for a 100% travel role to deploy to enterprise, hyperscale, and hyperscale data center builds across the country. You will splice, test, and install fiber infrastructure, training alongside experienced technicians.

Expect nationwide travel with a focus on quality and safety. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in telecom or low-voltage fields, 6 months fiber splicing, and familiarity with OTDR testing.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years experience with telecommunications, structured cabling, electrical, or low-voltage commercial construction.
• 6 months fiber splicing experience.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable types and color codes.
• Exposure to fiber optic testing utilizing OTDR's.
• 1+ year experience working in commercial facilities or data centers.
• 1+ year experience with cable tray, ladder rack, raceway, Unistrut, or other cable support systems.
• 1+ year experience using basic fiber optic hand and preparation tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a continuous basis
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
• Ability to work effectively as part of a traveling field crew, including with crew members and leadership you have not worked with before

Responsibilities

• Fiber Fundamentals and Installation: identify fiber optic color codes, ribbon numbering, and cable types.
• Handle fiber optic cable while maintaining bend radius and cable integrity.
• Install fiber raceway, basket tray, ladder rack, Unistrut, and cable supports.
• Assist with fiber termination, panel installation, and splice enclosure installation.
• Label cables, panels, and splice trays accurately.
• Cable Preparation, Splicing, and Testing: prepare fiber cables, closures, and enclosures for splicing.
• Perform ribbon and single fiber fusion splicing under supervision.
• Clean and prepare fibers for splicing with proper tools.
• Use inspection scopes and Visual Fault Locators to verify splice quality.
• Assist with fiber testing, basic troubleshooting, and restoration activities.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Telecommunications

Structured cabling

Low-voltage construction

Fiber testing (OTDR)

Commercial facilities experience

Cable management

Fiber handling

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Tools

Visual Fault Locator

OTDR

Fiber preparation tools

Splicing equipment

Job description

LINX is seeking Fiber Technicians for a 100% travel role to deploy to enterprise, hyperscale, and hyperscale data center builds across the country. You will splice, test, and install fiber infrastructure, training alongside experienced technicians.

Expect nationwide travel with a focus on quality and safety. Ideal candidates have 1–2+ years in telecom or low-voltage fields, 6 months fiber splicing, and familiarity with OTDR testing.