Fiber Splicer
On-site · Iowa City, Iowa, United States or Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Fiber Splicer role focused on splicing, terminating, and testing fiber-optic connections for outside plant networks, including single-mode and multimode fibers, with responsibilities ranging from splicing and maintaining fiber to testing with OTDR/OLTS and documenting progress. Requires travel up to 100%, ability to work in FTTH/underground/aerial environments, and adherence to safety standards. Must have driver’s license and DOT-physical readiness; willingness to travel and work outside regular hours. Strong emphasis on accurate record-keeping, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with customers and teams.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of fiber splicing and troubleshooting experience preferred
- Knowledge of fiber optic theory including fiber loss and connector types
- Experience with ribbon fiber and loose tube; deribbonizing and ribbonizing preferred
- Ability to test fiber using OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL
- Ability to use single and mass fusion splicing machines preferred
- Ability to differentiate between fiber sizes and colors
- Ability to read splicing matrix and test fiber in FTTH, underground, and aerial environments
- Ability to place aerial and underground splice closures and other closures
- Capable of maintaining safe work environments and adhering to OSHA, NESC, NEC standards
- Maintain daily production reports and documentation
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Must have valid driver's license and pass DOT physical
- Must provide own hand tools for job functions
- Willingness to travel up to 100% and potentially overnight stay; on-call nights/weekends possible
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