Fiber Splicer

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), Fiber Tel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth.

Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match).

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

Fiber Tel, LLC is looking for a Fiber Splicer for our San Jose, CA market.

The Fiber Splicer is a skilled telecommunications professional responsible for the installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks in both aerial and underground outside plant (OSP) or inside plant (ISP) environments. This individual is expected to work independently, demonstrate technical expertise, and perform all duties associated with fiber optic splicing while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

The Fiber Splicer may provide daily direction and on-the-job training to a Splicing Laborer or other field personnel, helping to ensure work is completed efficiently and in accordance with company and customer specifications.

This position requires flexibility in work hours and may include on-call responsibilities, overtime, night work, and weekend assignments as needed to support project schedules and customer service requirements. The Fiber Splicer will regularly interact with customers, inspectors, utility representatives, and internal team members and is expected to maintain a professional demeanor while representing Fiber Tel in the field.

Pay: $28-40/hr, DOE

• Install and repair fiber optics.
• Asist in Fiber optic splicing
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
• Flagging traffic when required
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations
• Prepare splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment daily
• Splice loose tube fiber
• Drive and properly use a bucket truck
• Operate splicing equipment
• Identify issues with fiber using red light
• Construct proper splice cases
• Submit daily time cards for crew members
• Place a mid-sheath splice
• Fill out audit sheets per location (per splice)
• Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Update job completion sheet
• Pull fiber when needed
• Complete cut sheet
• Ability to work at night /various hours.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• A good driving record is required.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License is a plus (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance
• Knowledge of fiber optic color code and numbers associated
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends
• Understanding of terminology used in fiber splicing
• Experience splicing fiber including all necessary steps
• 2-3 years’ experience splicing fiber