Fiber Optic Splicer
Key Responsibilities
• Perform fusion and mechanical splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables per project specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare cable ends: stripping, cleaning, cleaving, and protecting splices using heat-shrink sleeves, splice trays, or splice enclosures.
• Install, terminate, and polish fiber connectors (e.g., LC, SC, ST) and prepare patch panels and distribution frames.
• Conduct OTDR, power meter, and light source testing to validate fiber performance; document loss, reflectance, and continuity results.
• Troubleshoot fiber faults, perform fault locating, and execute repairs or reroutes as required.
• Install and secure aerial, buried, and conduit cabling; perform cable blowing and pulling where applicable.
• Read and interpret network drawings, splice maps, and work orders; record and update as-built documentation and test reports.
• Maintain fiber splicing tools and test equipment, ensuring calibration and proper functioning.
• Follow safety protocols and company policies including confined-space, traffic control, and ladder/hoist safety; use appropriate PPE.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other field crews to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Train and mentor junior technicians as experience increases; support onsite quality inspections and audits
Qualifications & Skills
• 0–5 years of fiber splicing or fiber-optic field technician experience; entry-level candidates with relevant training or apprenticeship welcome.
• Familiarity with fusion splicers, mechanical splices, OTDRs, power meters, and visual fault locators.
• Basic understanding of single-mode vs. multi-mode fiber characteristics and loss/budget calculations.
• Ability to read fiber schematics, splice maps, and technical drawings.
• Strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license; clean driving record preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; able to complete accurate test reports and job logs.
• Physical ability to perform fieldwork: lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, crawl in manholes, work outdoors in varied weather.
Preferred Certifications (not required)
• Fiber Optic Association (FOA) CFOT or equivalent
• Manufacturer-specific fusion splicer certification
• OSHA 10 or 30, CPR/First Aid
• Utility/telecom industry safety certifications
Working Conditions
• Field-based role with regular travel between sites; occasional overnight stays.
• Exposure to outdoor environments, confined spaces, and traffic.
• Overtime and weekend work as project demands require.
What Rybex Infrastructure Group Offers
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Company-paid travel accommodations.
• Travel benefits for qualifying assignments.
• Career growth and training opportunities.
• Supportive safety-first culture and modern equipment
Ready to Join the Rybex Team?
If this position sounds like a good fit, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your resume to get the conversation started.
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