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Fiber Splicing Technician - Commercial
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- Primary trade
- Fiber
- Work type
- Contract
- Posted
About the opportunity
Overview Looking for Fiber Splicers to support commercial fiber construction, restoration, and maintenance work. This scope is designed for technicians who can deliver low-loss, test-verified splices, clean documentation, and jobsite professionalism in active commercial environments. Work may include new build, upgrades, relocations, and emergency restoration. Assignments can range from small in-building splicing to large-count OSP cable splicing and cutover support. Scope of Work (What you’ll do) Splicing & cable prep · Perform fusion splicing on single-mode fiber (and multimode when required) · Prepare and splice OSP and/or inside plant cables: loose tube, ribbon (if qualified), and tight-buffer (as applicable) · Build and dress splice trays; manage fiber routing, slack storage, and strain relief to spec · Install, re-enter, and seal closures (dome/inline) and prepare splice cases for long-term reliability · Splice and terminate in commercial environments: o Fiber distribution panels (FDP), patch panels, LIUs o Wall-mount and rack-mount enclosures o MDU/IDF/MDF rooms and telecom closets · Support cutovers and migrations: labeling, port mapping, coordination with NOC/field leads, and after-hours windows when required Testing, troubleshooting & restoration · Perform and interpret fiber testing as required: o OTDR traces (bi-directional when specified) o Power meter/light source testing o VFL and continuity checks · Troubleshoot faults: high loss, reflectance, macrobends, damaged fiber, dirty connectors, incorrect routing · Execute restoration work: isolate damage, open/re-enter closures, resplice, and verify performance to acceptance criteria Documentation & quality control · Produce complete closeout packages per job: o Splice records (tray-by-tray), fiber counts, and color codes o Test results (OTDR and/or OLTS), saved traces, and pass/fail summary o Photos of closures/panels, labeling, and as-left condition o Redlines/as-builts updates when required · Maintain labeling standards: cable IDs, tube/fiber IDs, panel ports, and closure identifiers · Keep work areas clean and customer-ready; protect occupied spaces and critical infrastructure Required experience & skills · Demonstrated commercial fiber splicing experience (OSP and/or ISP) · Strong understanding of fiber construction standards and best practices: o Fiber handling, bend radius, slack management, tray dressing o Closure prep, sealing, and re-entry discipline o Labeling and documentation accuracy · Ability to read prints, fiber assignment sheets, and splice diagrams · Confident with OTDR and power testing workflows; able to diagnose and correct loss issues · Professional communication in commercial environments (site contacts, GCs, network teams) Tools & equipment (1099 contractor requirements) · Reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites · Smartphone/tablet for job apps, photos, and documentation · Splicing and test equipment appropriate to the work: o Fusion splicer (single-mode; ribbon-capable if you claim ribbon) o Cleaver, stripper set, prep tools, cleaning supplies o OTDR (SM; MM if required), OLTS/power meter & light source, VFL o Scope for connector inspection (recommended) o Generator/power solutions as needed for remote sites · Ability to provide/maintain required insurance and compliance documentation as a 1099 contractor (details provided during onboarding) · Ability to pass client-required background checks/drug screening when required Deliverables & acceptance criteria (What “done” means) · Splices meet loss/reflectance targets specified by the client (documented by test results) · Closures/panels are dressed, sealed, labeled, and left in a professional, serviceable condition · Test results and splice documentation are complete, accurate, and submitted on time · Any exceptions/defects are escalated immediately with clear findings and recommended corrective action Work conditions & scheduling · Commercial work may require: o After-hours/maintenance windows o Coordination with building management/GCs o Work in telecom rooms, rooftops, vaults/handholes, and outdoor plant · Ability to meet appointment windows and communicate delays proactively Nice to have · Ribbon splicing experience and equipment · Experience in data centers, hospitals, campuses, and carrier hotels · Confined space, traffic control, OSHA-10/30, or other site-required certifications · Experience with high-count cables (144F/288F/432F+) and complex cutovers