Fiber Splicer Technician - Travel

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 100% Travel
Compensation: $26 - $40 Hourly

Company Profile

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

Job Summary

As the Fiber Splicing Technician, you will be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic networks to support the delivery of reliable telecommunications infrastructure. You will perform fiber installations, network testing, documentation, and quality control while ensuring work is completed safely and according to engineering specifications. Your customers include telecommunications clients, project teams, and internal Congruex stakeholders, and you will contribute to project success through technical expertise, quality workmanship, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to:)

• Perform fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs for aerial and underground fiber networks.
• Read splice matrices, engineering prints, and maps to complete fiber assignments, redlines, and project documentation accurately.
• Build, prepare, seal, maintain, and rehabilitate fiber enclosures, splice cases, tie points, and jumper cases while maintaining proper cable management.
• Conduct end-of-line network testing, OTDR testing, fiber activation, audits, and troubleshooting to ensure network quality and performance.
• Install, pull, splice, and activate fiber optic cable using manual, mechanical, or blowing methods while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Experience

• Experience in fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and telecommunications construction.
• Experience working with aerial and underground fiber optic infrastructure.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read engineering drawings, splice matrices, blueprints, and utility maps.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to distinguish fiber colors accurately and perform precise splicing work.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, and perform physically demanding field work.
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills with a commitment to safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with OTDR testing and fiber certification equipment.
• Experience with telecommunications construction, outside plant (OSP), and underground utility projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders and poles, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions around heavy equipment and active construction sites.
• Ability to distinguish fiber optic colors and maintain visual and audible awareness of surrounding personnel and equipment.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background screening, drug screening, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, as applicable.

Congruex Culture & Benefits

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an " at-will" employment relationship . Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.