OSP Fiber Splicing Technician

About the role

The Fiber Splicing Technician position at Viaero Fiber Networks is crucial for the deployment, maintenance, and repair of our outside plant fiber optic infrastructure. Key responsibilities include fiber optic cable splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring high-quality network performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic cable splicing, testing, and terminations.
• Conduct fiber splicing including mass ribbon, fusion, single node, and perform testing using specialized equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues in fiber optic networks.
• MDU/MTU fiber installations.
• Select routes and fill out drop bury forms for residential/business fiber plant.
• Drop burials.
• Dress and route fiber into data closets and work areas.
• Obtain and maintain company required tool supply.
• QA/QC installs performed by peers and relay information succinctly.
• Utilize hand tools for cable management and installation.
• Collaborate with field service teams to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fiber Splicing Technician (at least 1 year of experience with telecommunication splicing).
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with good driving record, and able to pass a DOT Physical/Certification.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law.
• Proficiency in cable prep and splice closure techniques, fiber splicing, testing & troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively and safely.
• General knowledge of Microsoft OS.
• Experience in wire fishing and pulling.
• Knowledge and ability to work with power/hand tools.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Prompt attendance to work and scheduled job sites.
• Proactive thinking and execution abilities.
• Results oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fiber Splicing Technician (at least 1 year of experience with telecommunication splicing).
• Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver’s license with good driving record, and able to pass a DOT Physical/Certification.
• Ability to pass pre-employment checks, including a criminal background check, motor vehicle record check, and substance screening, following federal law.
• Proficiency in cable prep and splice closure techniques, fiber splicing, testing & troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools effectively and safely.
• General knowledge of Microsoft OS.
• Experience in wire fishing and pulling.
• Knowledge and ability to work with power/hand tools.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Prompt attendance to work and scheduled job sites.
• Proactive thinking and execution abilities.
• Results oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Skills

• Ability to use hand tools effectively and safely.
• General knowledge of Microsoft OS.
• Experience in wire fishing and pulling.
• Knowledge and ability to work with power/hand tools.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Proactive thinking and execution abilities.
• Results oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Paid lodging for travel.
• Food per diem.
• All fusion and testing equipment provided.

Pay

Compensation varies based on level of experience and competency.

Schedule

On-call rotations once trained to a competent level.