Fiber Splicer

Zayo Group•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$26 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for installing, splicing, testing, restoring, and maintaining fiber optic infrastructure throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. This role supports both planned construction projects and emergency restoration activities on aerial, underground, and indoor fiber networks. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced metropolitan environment. Work will include nights, weekends, holidays, and participation in an on-call rotation supporting critical customer networks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid California Driver's License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Two to five (2–5) years of telecommunications experience in fiber splicing, installation, maintenance, or outside plant construction
Experience reading engineering prints and splice documentation
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to participate in an on-call rotation for emergency restoration
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization, such as OPT, TN, H1B or any other type of work visa, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent technical experience preferred
Candidates with experience working throughout the Greater Los Angeles region are highly valued, including familiarity with: Dense urban and downtown construction environments, Utility coordination and joint-use infrastructure, Underground conduit systems and aerial distribution networks, Data center and carrier hotel connectivity, Emergency fiber restoration in high-traffic metropolitan areas, Traffic control and safe work practices on busy roadways, Working in varying weather conditions and extended travel throughout Southern California
Experience with: OTDR, Optical Power Meter, BER Test Sets, Optical Spectrum Analyzer
Experience with: SONET, WDM, Ethernet, MPLS, and IP transport networks
Experience with: Fiber distribution panels, AC/DC power systems, rectifiers, and network equipment installation
Experience with: Network Management Systems (NMS)
Experience with: Bucket truck operation or aerial lift equipment
Experience with: Utility locating and damage prevention practices
Experience with: California traffic control standards
Military telecommunications experience is welcomed and highly valued.

Responsibilities

Splice and restore fiber optic cables including loose tube, ribbon, micro cable, Rapid cable, and other cable types.
Perform fusion splicing on both dark fiber and active (lit) services.
Install, turn up, test, provision, and troubleshoot SONET, WDM, Ethernet, and optical transport equipment.
Conduct OTDR, Optical Power Meter, BER, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, and other fiber acceptance testing.
Interpret splice diagrams, engineering drawings, and network documentation.
Complete accurate splice records, test documentation, and electronic work reports.
Coordinate with Zayo's Network Operations Center (NOC) for provisioning, testing, alarm validation, and service acceptance.
Troubleshoot outages and respond to emergency restoration events while maintaining service level commitments.
Perform site surveys and verify proper installation of cabinets, racks, power systems, fiber distribution equipment, and related infrastructure.
Label and document all network assets according to engineering standards.
Interface professionally with customers, municipalities, utilities, contractors, and permitting agencies.
Support hardware and software upgrades at remote network locations.
Follow all company safety policies, traffic control requirements, and California work zone regulations.