Fiber Splicer
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Field/Service Technician
Fiber Splicer –
Cable Services Company, Inc.
Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel and overtime are required to meet project‑related deadlines.
OverviewA Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors and will frequently travel, with overnight work during non‑peak hours (midnight‑7 am) and shared weekend on‑call status for emergency restoration.
Responsibilities- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems.
- Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes, and related equipment.
- Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites, or inside buildings.
- Work with OSP Project Manager(s) to perform fusion splicing as directed.
- Read design maps, fiber schematics, and basic electronic designs.
- Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions.
- Be on‑call for emergency restoration.
- Frequent communication with management on workload status.
- Occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, and digging with a shovel.
- Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established standards (timesheet, truck report, expense report).
- Be responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials, and equipment.
- Perform work safely and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties/tasks as assigned to help the team complete projects.
- Minimum of 2 years experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a bucket truck at heights exceeding 30‑40 ft.
- Proficiency with fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers, and related splicing tools.
- Ability to distinguish between colors.
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics, and basic electronic designs.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic for high productivity with minimal supervision.
- 5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test.
Work may involve standing, walking, handling or operating tools and controls near busy highways and streets, in confined splice trailers, or outdoors.
Equal Opportunity StatementCable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all individuals regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Benefits- Health, Dental, Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- 401(k) program
Location: Mount Pleasant, OH
Employment Type: Full‑time
Seniority Level: Entry Level
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