Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

A leading fiber infrastructure construction company is seeking experienced Traveling Fiber Splicers to support a major Outside Plant (OSP) fiber deployment project based in Memphis, Tennessee .

This is a travel-based position. Candidates do not need to live in Memphis and relocation is not required. The project is expected to last between 6 months and 2 years , with opportunities to continue on future projects nationwide.

We are looking for professionals with hands-on fusion splicing experience who are comfortable working in both aerial and underground environments and can travel on extended project rotations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing on OSP fiber optic networks, including:
• • Ribbon Fiber
  • Loose Tube Fiber
  • Mainline Fiber
  • Distribution Fiber
• Conduct fiber testing, troubleshooting, and network validation using:
• • OTDR
  • Power Meter
  • Light Source Equipment
• Interpret splice diagrams, cut sheets, and construction prints.
• Complete splicing work in both aerial and underground environments.
• Maintain quality, productivity, and safety standards.
• Document test results and project completion reports.
• Travel to assigned project locations as required.

Required Qualifications

Must Have

• Proven experience as a Fiber Splicer in OSP environments.
• Strong fusion splicing experience beyond drop installation work.
• Experience with:
• • Ribbon Fiber Splicing
  • Loose Tube Splicing
  • Fiber Testing and Troubleshooting
• Proficiency using:
• • OTDR Equipment
  • Power Meters
  • Light Sources
• Experience working in:
• • Aerial Fiber Networks
  • Underground Fiber Networks
  • Buckets
  • Pedestals
  • Vaults
  • Handholes
• Ability to read splice diagrams and cut sheets.
• Willingness to travel and work on rotational assignments.
• Reliable transportation and strong attendance record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FTTH, Middle-Mile, Backbone, or Long-Haul Fiber Networks.
• Previous experience working on traveling per-diem projects.
• Background working with major telecom or fiber construction contractors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Travel Requirements

• National Travel Position
• Primary Assignment: Memphis, Tennessee
• Rotation Schedule:
• • 3 to 4 weeks on-site
  • Travel rotation assignments throughout the project duration
• No relocation required
• Candidates may reside anywhere within the United States

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