Job Description
Job Description
Fiber Splicer (OSP Fiber Optics)
Location: Richmond, VA Area
Pay Rate: $24-$26/hr
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire
Job Overview
Insight Global is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to support a large utility, engineering, and construction client. This position is focused on outside plant (OSP) fiber optic infrastructure and requires hands-on field experience performing fiber splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and network build-outs. Candidates must have experience working in telecom, broadband, utility, or network construction environments. Experience limited to data center fiber splicing will not be considered.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of OSP fiber splicing experience
- 3-5 years of experience using OTDRs, RTDRs, power meters, and other fiber testing equipment
- Experience building and maintaining fiber rings and outside plant networks
- Background within telecom, broadband, network construction, utility, or related industries
- Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, drawings, and test documentation
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver's license and ability to work in the field
Responsibilities
- Perform fusion splicing on various types of fiber optic cable including single-mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon fiber
- Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing
- Utilize OTDR and other testing equipment to certify and troubleshoot fiber networks
- Review and interpret construction drawings, network maps, and splice diagrams
- Perform daily inspection, testing, and maintenance of splicing equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues related to fiber infrastructure
- Complete splice rearrangements and restoration work on existing fiber facilities
- Work in buried, underground, aerial, and building environments
Preferred Experience
- Experience with fiber restoration and repair projects
- Utility or telecommunications construction background
- Familiarity with outside plant network design and maintenance
If you're an experienced OSP Fiber Splicer looking to join a growing team supporting critical telecommunications infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.