Fiber Splicer/Tester

Remote in Richmond, VA, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
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Skills

  • Recruiting
  • Telecommunications
  • Fusion
  • Management
  • Training
  • CAT5
  • Cabling
  • Test Equipment
  • Conformance Testing
  • Documentation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Optical Fiber
  • Testing
  • Quality Control
  • Supervision
  • Collaboration

Summary

Fiber Splicer
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.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Fiber Splicer to join a growing team and work on critical communications infrastructure projects across buried, underground, aerial, and building environments. We're looking for someone who takes pride in quality work, can troubleshoot technical issues, and is comfortable working both independently and alongside a team. Candidates with bucket truck and confined space training will move to the front of the line, with opportunities to continue developing their technical skills and advance within the utility telecommunications industry.
Required Skills & Experience
  • 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
What You Will Be Doing
  • 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
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 882615
  • Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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