Fiber Splicer

About the role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fiber Splicer to support large-scale data center and backbone fiber network projects. This role focuses on backbone cleanup, network expansion, and ongoing maintenance across regional infrastructure. It is a high-visibility opportunity supporting critical systems with strong long-term growth potential. This position plays a key role in expanding and maintaining reliable broadband connectivity, helping strengthen network infrastructure and improving access to high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Fiber Splicing & Installation
• Perform OSP (outside plant) and ISP (inside plant) fiber splicing across aerial and underground networks
• Complete both single fiber and ribbon splicing
• Work with fiber counts ranging from 24-strand up to high-count (432/864 count)
• Perform rollable ribbon splicing (200–250 micron)
• Conduct mass fusion splicing using industry-standard equipment
• Testing & Troubleshooting
• Perform OTDR testing using EXFO or similar equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve fiber issues to restore performance
• Ensure all splicing meets strict loss and performance standards
• Target dB loss: ~0.1–0.2
• Equipment & Field Operations
• Tune and calibrate splicing equipment
• Maintain and manage splice van and tools
• Support aerial fiber work (hand work; no bucket truck operation required)
• Connector & Network Work
• Install and maintain connectors, including: SC/UPC, High-density LC panels
• Support hub site and backbone network connectivity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fiber splicing (OSP and/or ISP)
• Experience with both single fiber and ribbon splicing
• Strong troubleshooting and testing skills (OTDR)
• Ability to meet strict loss and performance standards
• Reliable, professional, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work independently in field environments

Preferred Experience

• Supporting data center or backbone network builds
• Familiarity with high fiber count networks (432/864)
• Experience with mapping or GIS tools
• Experience with aerial fiber installation

Top Skills

• 3+ years of high-density fiber splicing and ribbon splicing (including rollable ribbon)
• Fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDR (EXFO or equivalent)
• Strong reliability, professionalism, and work ethic

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based (OSP with some ISP work)
• Coverage across a broad regional area with some travel required
• Typical schedule: early start (6:00–7:00 AM) with variable end times based on workload
• Able to report directly to job sites or a central office location
• Company vehicle provided for field work

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Centreville, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

About TEKsystems

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities.