Fiber Splicer
Job Description
Job Description
Reports To: Construction Manager
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 Hourly
Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary:
As the Fiber Splicing Technician, you will ultimately be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic cable networks while ensuring high-quality workmanship and network reliability. You will perform fiber optic installations, network testing, documentation, and maintenance activities to support construction projects. As the Fiber Splicing Technician, your customers are telecommunications providers and internal Congruex construction teams, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through quality installations, accurate documentation, and safe work practices.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Perform fiber optic cable splicing, testing, troubleshooting, activation, and repair for underground and aerial fiber networks.
• Read splice matrices, engineering prints, maps, and redline drawings to accurately complete fiber assignments and maintain network integrity.
• Build, seal, maintain, and rehabilitate fiber optic cases, enclosures, tie points, and jumper cases while ensuring proper cable organization and protection.
• Conduct end-of-line network testing, verify light levels, perform equipment audits and case swaps, and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Pull fiber cable through conduit or existing duct systems using manual, mechanical, or blowing methods while supporting construction activities.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards, company safety policies, and quality requirements while supporting field operations.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• OSHA 10 Certification required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record preferred.
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of fiber optic splicing or telecommunications construction experience preferred.
• Experience with underground and aerial fiber optic construction, testing, troubleshooting, and cable activation.
• Experience reading engineering prints, splice matrices, utility maps, and construction documentation.
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic cable networks.
• Ability to distinguish fiber colors and accurately complete fiber connections.
• Ability to read blueprints, splice diagrams, job specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and safely work in physically demanding environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with fiber optic case swaps, audits, and rehabilitation of gel-filled enclosures.
• Experience pulling fiber cable using manual, mechanical, or blowing methods.
• Knowledge of telecommunications construction best practices, fiber documentation, redlining, and network testing equipment.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, push, pull, twist, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to safely work around heavy equipment, machinery, and active construction sites.
• Ability to distinguish fiber colors while maintaining visual and audible awareness of personnel, equipment, and surroundings.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and pass applicable pre-employment background screening and drug testing.
Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.
We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company-paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company-paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee-paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more
Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.