Fiber Splicer
Listed on 2026-07-16
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician, General Labor, Telecoms Engineering
Wheeling, United States | Posted on 06/24/2026
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 is required along with overtime in order to meet project related deadlines.
Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. This position requires frequent travel, overnight work during consumer non‑peak usage hours (Midnight to 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 Managers 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.
- Frequently communicate 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 company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report).
- Manage assigned company vehicle, tools, materials, and equipment.
- Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to help the team complete a project.
Education and Experience
- 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 using related splicing equipment, including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers, and all related splicing tools.
- Ability to distinguish between colors.
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics, and basic electronic designs.
- Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide 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.
- Occasional ability to stand, walk, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
- Comfortable working near busy highways and streets, in confined splice trailers, or in outdoor environments.
Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Benefits- Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- 401K plan
Only applicants residing in the United States will be considered for this position.
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