Fiber Optic Splicing Technician - Construction
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Posted: 11/02/2026
- 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