Fiber Splicer
A growing utility construction company is hiring a Fiber Splicer for its Richmond, VA operation. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced telecommunications professional with hands-on expertise in fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience working with single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber and be comfortable using industry-standard equipment including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled Fiber Splicer to join a growing team and work on critical communications infrastructure projects across buried, underground, aerial, and building environments. We're looking for someone who takes pride in quality work, can troubleshoot technical issues, and is comfortable working both independently and alongside a team. Candidates with bucket truck and confined space training will move to the front of the line, with opportunities to continue developing their technical skills and advance within the utility telecommunications industry.
Required Skills & Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field
Hands-on experience with fiber optic splicing and testing
Experience using fusion splicing and optical testing equipment, including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo
Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber
Knowledge of universal communications color codes
Ability to read and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documentation
Ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to supervise or provide direction to other team members
Desired Skills & Experience Bucket truck training
Confined space training
Utility pole and manhole awareness
Experience working in buried, underground, aerial, and building environments
Knowledge of CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling
Knowledge of riser, fiber optic, PVC, riser-rated, and plenum cable
Understanding of plenum and PVC environments
Experience performing optical continuity and conformance testing
What You Will Be Doing Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon
Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems and issues
Review, interpret, and work with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents
Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment
Perform optical continuity and conformance testing
Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities
Work across buried, underground, aerial, and building environments
Follow established safety procedures and work practices
Collaborate with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently
Provide direction and supervision to other team members as needed
Tech Breakdown 50% Fiber Optic Splicing & Termination
20% Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting
15% EXFO, Fitel & Sumitomo Equipment
10% Fiber Documentation, Maps & Blueprints
5% Equipment Maintenance
Daily Responsibilities 65% Hands-On Fiber Splicing, Testing & Field Work
15% Troubleshooting & Quality Control
10% Team Collaboration
10% Supervision & Job Coordination