Fiber Splicer

Blue Stream Fiber • Fort Myers, FL

2d

About The Position

The Fiber Splicer is primarily responsible for preparing cables and enclosures, fusion splicing, verification testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic cables. The role reviews, creates, and maintains splicing schematics and diagrams (Matrix), keeps accurate splicing and field notes, and supports project timelines. It also performs end-to-end OTDR testing, analyzes results for acceptable loss readings, and prepares closeout packages with photographs, formal loss results, and redlined schematic documentation.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of fiber optic telecommunications experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with internet, email, and database software as required.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and to distinguish colors.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight as required.

Nice To Haves

• Fiber optic certification training.
• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Terminate, fusion splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures, including loose tube and ribbon fiber, on fiber cables up to 288 count.
• Maintain the security of the outside fiber plant (OSP) network, aerial and/or underground, throughout the area of responsibility.
• Perform mid-sheath, ring-cut, and midspan entry on a cable without service interruption.
• Use fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment, including traffic meters, a fusion splicer, power meter, VFL, and OTDR with EXFO Fast Reporter using IOLM format.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
• Comply with and ensure employee compliance with applicable safety standards, procedures, and work practices under OSHA, Future Infrastructure, and/or customer standards, whichever is higher.
• Read, understand, and update splice documentation.
• Review, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams (Matrix), and maintain accurate splicing and field notes.
• Perform end-to-end OTDR testing, analyze test results for acceptable loss readings, and provide closeout packages with photographs, formal loss results, and redlined schematic documentation.
• Support project timelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• PTO and holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• FSA and HSA
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Legal plan support and EAP

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED