telecommunications professional

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems and issues
• Review, interpret, and work with maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment
• Perform optical continuity and conformance testing
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities
• Work across buried, underground, aerial, and building environments
• Follow established safety procedures and work practices
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently
• Provide direction and supervision to other team members as needed

Tech Breakdown

• 50% Fiber Optic Splicing & Termination
• 20% Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting
• 15% EXFO, Fitel & Sumitomo Equipment
• 10% Fiber Documentation, Maps & Blueprints
• 5% Equipment Maintenance

Daily Responsibilities

• 65% Hands-On Fiber Splicing, Testing & Field Work
• 15% Troubleshooting & Quality Control
• 10% Team Collaboration
• 10% Supervision & Job Coordination

A growing utility construction company is hiring a Fiber Splicer for its Richmond, VA operation. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced telecommunications professional with hands-on expertise in fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience working with single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber and be comfortable using industry-standard equipment including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo., * High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic splicing and testing
• Experience using fusion splicing and optical testing equipment, including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo
• Knowledge of single-mode and multimode fiber
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes
• Ability to read and interpret maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documentation
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to supervise or provide direction to other team members

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bucket truck training
• Confined space training
• Utility pole and manhole awareness
• Experience working in buried, underground, aerial, and building environments
• Knowledge of CAT 3 and CAT 5 cabling
• Knowledge of riser, fiber optic, PVC, riser-rated, and plenum cable
• Understanding of plenum and PVC environments
• Experience performing optical continuity and conformance testing