Fiber Optic Splicing Technician - Construction

1656146
  • Competitive pay rate: $25 - $35 per hour
  • Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
  • Contract
  • Contract
  • Fibre Contract


Want to help build the energy and connectivity networks that keep communities running?

Join a family-owned infrastructure provider with a long-standing legacy of delivering engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance services across natural gas, electric power, and broadband networks throughout the United States. With a nationwide presence, a strong team culture, and a reputation built on safety, reliability, and quality, the organization plays a vital role in supporting the critical utility systems that power homes, businesses, and everyday life. 

If you’re ready to be part of work that makes a real, visible impact, we’d like to hear from you.


Responsibilities:

  • Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon
  • Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues related to fiber optic infrastructure
  • Review, interpret, and work with various maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents
  • Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment
  • Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing to ensure network integrity
  • Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations


Skills/Must have:

  • Working knowledge of various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment, including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo
  • Familiarity with fiber optic cable types, color codes, and environments (e.g., Multi-mode, Single-mode, CAT 3, CAT 5, Riser, Plenum)
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
  • Utility pole/manhole awareness, bucket truck training, and confined space training preferred
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and meet company minimum driving standards


Benefits:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • Company vehicle provided for work-related travel
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
  • Paid Leave Benefits
  • Profit Sharing
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Teammate Assistance Program
  • Comprehensive training programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development


Salary:

  • Competitive pay rate: $25 - $35 per hour
Barney Folan Fibre Team Lead

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