Fiber Splicer - Kentucky x2 - Construction

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? 

Join a nationally recognised multi‑utility partner with a proven track record dating back to 1936. Family‑owned and operated for decades, this organisation delivers engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance services for natural gas distribution, electric power distribution, and broadband communications infrastructure owners. Having grown to a team of over 2,500 professionals with offices in 12 states across the Midwest, Southeast, Central, and Southwestern United States, the company now generates annual revenues exceeding $700 million and continues to expand its footprint and impact nationwide. The team is seeking a Fiber Optic Splicing Technician to join their expanding team and help ensure the continued reliability and performance across their clients network infrastructure in Kentucky.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today!

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

Requirements:

• 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 
• Accommodation is covered 
• 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
• 40 hour work week - 1.5x is applied after 40 hours are worked

Salary:

• Competitive pay rate: $23 - $34 per hour