Fiber Splicer/Tester

We’re hiring a Fiber Splicer for our Richmond, VA operation. Join a growing utility construction company and work on critical communications infrastructure projects across buried, underground, aerial, and building environments.

About the role

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• 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