Fiber Splicer

Immediate Hiring:
Level II Fiber Splicers – Hyperscale Datacenter ISP projects

Pay: $26.00/hr. to $34.00/hr. + Overtime Available.

Per Diem: $178/day for each travel day.

Shifts: 7:00 AM CST to 7:00 PM CST & 7:00 PM CST to 7:00 AM CST (6 days a week to start).

Location: Abilene, TX.

Job Type: Full-time | Hourly Non-Exempt | Contract-to-Hire (Direct).

• Three weeks on-site, followed by one week at home.

• You may choose to either fly or drive round trip between the work site and your permanent residence.
  • Flying:
    Eligible to expense a round-trip flight, airport parking, or reasonable Uber/taxi fare to and from the airport.
  • Driving:
    Eligible for mileage reimbursement at $0.7250 per mile for round trips between the work site and your permanent residence.
• Travel time is not compensated.

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• Medical & Dental Coverage – Affordable plans for you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Paid Training Programs.

We are seeking experienced Level II Fiber Splicers to prep, splice, and test high-count ribbon fiber (6912) on hyperscale ISP projects. You will be performing spider ribbon splicing with rollable ribbon at 16 strands, not the normal 12. Candidates must be quality-driven, safety-focused, and ready to travel 100% nationwide.

• Use Fujikura 90R (required) with 16-count V groove 200-micron holders.
• Splice 16-count ribbon to (2) 8-count ribbons.
• Work includes splicing 864 ribbons per OSE (6912 trunk to 288 pigtails).
• Maintain tray/cable organization with precision.

• Use EXFO MPO Single mode Tier-1 Certification Kit.
• Perform BIDI OTDR testing (2 fibers per 288 cables).
• Power meter testing with pinned/unpinned leads.
• Threshold: ≤2.0 dB loss.
• Document and submit accurate results.

• Performs mid-level splicing functions for aerial, underground, and ISP cable routing on various projects.
• Independently and safely performs mid-sheath cable entry using proper tools.
• Performs mid-level single and/or ribbon splices with the understanding large cable count numbering.
• Performs basic cable relocations and hot cuts while maintaining cable organization.
• Effectively communicates with internal (training peers) and external stakeholders (customers, subcontractors, etc.), addressing issues as they arise and offering customer-centric solutions.
• Responds timely to critical situations and emergency outages with an appropriate level of urgency.
• Maintains full understanding of safety risks while working in a safety sensitive position, adhering to all safety requirements and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with relevant work experience.
• Must have 1-3 years of experience performing fiber optic cable ribbon splicing.
• Proficient in mid-level OTDR and power meter testing.
• OSHA 10 and First-Aid and/or CPR certifications preferred.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret construction prints, drawings, and splice matrixes to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facility.
• Ability to read/process test results and problem solve basic issues identified during troubleshooting.
• Ability to install and/or research installation procedures for all splice enclosures.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality workmanship.
• Successful candidates must be able to speak, read, and understand English fluently and clearly to ensure safe communication on the job site.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment.
• A high level of time…