Fiber Optic Splicer

Join a leading fiber-optic network provider powering businesses and organizations across the Greater Houston area through 5,500+ miles of fiber infrastructure and 3,300 on-net locations. With coverage spanning 9 counties and a 100% fiber network built for speed, reliability, and scalability, the organization offers opportunities to work with advanced telecommunications technology while building a career in a collaborative, locally focused environment. Join a growing company known for a strong culture, professional development, and opportunities for internal advancement. The Fiber Optic Splicer will support the reliability and expansion of a high-performance fiber network by splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and restoring fiber infrastructure throughout the Greater Houston area. Working across indoor and outdoor environments, this role combines hands-on technical expertise with outage response, field documentation, and coordination with customers and internal teams to keep critical network infrastructure operating at the highest standards. Responsibilities Perform fiber optic splicing, terminations, testing, troubleshooting, and restoration in indoor and outdoor environments. Fusion splice loose-tube and ribbon fiber optic cable, including mid-sheath splicing. Perform OTDR testing and retrieve, review, and process OTDR traces. Read and interpret network maps, fiber routes, and detailed splicing documentation. Research and verify fiber routes across various field environments. Respond to network outages and track restoration progress, materials, labor, and manpower. Operate fusion splicers, power meters, OTDRs, light meters, aerial lifts, ladders, and related field equipment. Complete work orders, bills of materials, splice case audits, labor records, and other field documentation. Coordinate site access and work activities with customers, contractors, and internal teams. Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in accordance with safety and operational requirements. Ensure completed work meets established quality and safety standards. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. At least 2 years of comparable fiber optic experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience fusion splicing both loose-tube and ribbon fiber optic cable. Experience performing mid-sheath fiber splicing. Proficiency with fiber splicing, OTDR testing, terminations, troubleshooting, and restoration. Ability to interpret network maps, fiber routes, and fiber splicing details. Valid Texas Driver's License and ability to meet company vehicle insurance requirements. Ability to accommodate a 24/7 operational schedule, including overtime, after-hours, weekends, and emergency outage response as required. Ability to travel locally throughout the Greater Houston area. Ability to safely operate aerial lifts, ladders, fiber testing equipment, and related field tools. Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and provide required personal hand tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr