Travel Fiber Splicer
$41,600–$52,000 year
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States or Richmond, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct high-quality fiber splicing, testing, and troubleshooting for single-mode and multi-mode cables across various construction sites. Perform OTDR and power meter testing to verify splice loss levels and fiber test pass rates while documenting as-built information and maintaining accurate records. Prepare and dress fiber within enclosures, interpret construction drawings and schematics, and coordinate with project managers and crews to resolve installation challenges and ensure safety compliance. Travel frequently to outdoor job sites, operating in varying weather conditions and navigating uneven terrain while adhering to all OSHA regulations and PPE requirements.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of hands-on fiber splicing experience in a construction environment
- Experience with fusion splicing single-mode and multi-mode fiber
- Ability to perform OTDR and power meter testing
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites
- Ability to work in outdoor environments and construction settings
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in awkward or confined positions for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials on active construction sites
- Ability to climb ladders, enter manholes or vaults, and work at heights on scaffolding, lifts, or poles as required by the project
- Adequate vision to read plans, labels, safety signs, and to safely navigate job sites with moving equipment and uneven terrain
- Adequate hearing to communicate with team members and respond to job-site warnings or equipment signals in high-noise environments
- Mental focus and situational awareness necessary to safely perform tasks around heavy equipment, energized systems, or hazardous conditions
- Ability to manage and track multiple work activities, tasks, and changing project conditions in a dynamic construction environment
- Frequently exerts 50–75 pounds of force to lift, carry, move, or position materials, tools, and equipment; heavier lifting may be required with team assistance
- Regularly performs physical labor requiring standing, walking, climbing, and working on uneven ground for long periods
- Work may occur in confined spaces, at heights, or near traffic depending on project requirements
- Potential exposure to slips, trips, and falls on uneven or obstructed surfaces
- Risks associated with working at heights, ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms
- Proximity to heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and power tools
- Possible exposure to electrical hazards, underground utilities, and sharp or heavy materials
- Repetitive motions and lifting requirements leading to ergonomic strain
- Environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, loud noise, and airborne particulates
- Required use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, high-visibility apparel, and steel-toe boots
- Participation in regular safety briefings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and ongoing safety training
- Adherence to all company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and site-specific rules
- Use of fall protection systems when working at heights
- Proper lifting techniques and regular breaks to reduce ergonomic strain
- Maintaining situational awareness and clear communication with crew members and equipment operators
Desired Qualifications
- Fiber optic certification (ETA, FOA, or equivalent)
- Experience in large-scale fiber construction or telecom projects
- Knowledge of underground, aerial, and inside-plant fiber installations
- Experience working with project documentation and as-built drawings
- OSHA safety training or construction safety certification
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