Splice Technician 1 - Merced, CA

About the role

We're more than a fiber internet provider, we're your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting-edge technology with a genuine, people-first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you're not just accepting a job, you're becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose.

Responsibilities

• Fiber Optic Cable Splicing and Installation: Conducts maintenance and repair work on fiber optic lines, including examination, testing for damage, troubleshooting faults, and splicing new lines to replace damaged cables.
• Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance: Operates mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trencher; climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32' plus ladders; manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways.
• Operational Procedures and Quality Assurance: Reads and follows design engineer's instructions and specifications, maintains project scope and adheres to safety procedures; prepares engineering field notes and splicing sheets; interprets buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field with clarity and detail.
• Project Coordination and Documentation: Coordinates daily crew activities and work schedule, maintaining a safe and quality work site location, splicing rig, and associated equipment and tools; validates and tests end-to-end service provisioning for the cable network; connects wires and cables to terminals; attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles; maintains project tracing information such as production sheets, time sheets, and customer-required paperwork; completes reports related to project status, progress, or other work details using computer software; takes site photos or photos of work performed using digital cameras as needed; prepares engineering field notes and splicing sheets, interprets telecom facilities on records and maps with clarity; maintains project tracing information, production sheets, time sheets, and completes reports related to project status and progress using computer software.
• Safety Awareness and Compliance: Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed; understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork; understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).

Requirements

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• A High School Graduate or GED is required
• A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
• Familiarity with splicing fiber optic cables including proficiency in joining optical fibers to ensure reliable signal transmission
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English as the primary language used in the workplace
• Experience in the telecom industry a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable

Skills

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
• Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software
• Ability to distinguish colors and audible tones

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical and dental benefits
• Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area
• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%)