Metro Fiber Ring Buildout
Independent Contractor
Colorado
FTTT Opportunity + Net Maintenance Repairs or circuit builds
Iowa
New Network Prep/Ring-Cut/Splice/terminate & Test Fiber Rings
Starts
As early as April 1 2026 weather permitting
Pay
Piece rate or Hourly TBD
Qualifications
Seasoned Lead 5 years & 3 Years Lead assist. 2 industry references
Other Requirements
Clean orderly truck & trailer. Good Housekeeping mandatory. maintained Ribbon & Single splice machine 90R or 90S 100S etc.. or OFS variant. Software to accommodate diagrams excel sheets Visio. Previous Project photos
Job Description
We are seeking experienced Fiber Splicing Technicians to support a large-scale citywide telecommunications buildout. This is not an FTTH project. All project materials and consumables will be provided.
A crew configuration of 1 Lead Splicer & 1 Technician is considered an ideal fit.
Required Equipment
Candidates must supply their own:
• Fiber tools and fusion splicing machines
• OTDR units (EXFO FTB-1 or FTB-2 preferred)
• Truck, trailer, or mobile splice lab
• Traffic control equipment (signage, reflective cones; arrow board strongly preferred)
Technical Requirements
• Proficient in ring cuts and butt splicing with high-count fiber cables (288 / 432 / 864 count)
• Potential ribbonizing work (TBD based on project needs)
Experience required with:
• AFL Apex 3 splice cases or CommScope 600
• Corning splice cassettes
Must be able to provide supporting work photos demonstrating experience and be open to onsite training if required.
OTDR / Testing Requirements
• Strong experience with EXFO FTB-1 / FTB-2 OTDR and OLTS units
• Calibration certificates required (within 1 year) at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
Complete understanding of:
• Fiber reflections
• Launch and receive fiber requirements
• Accurate test profile setup
• Bi-directional loss (Bi/Di) and MFD troubleshooting
Documentation & Tradecraft Verification
• Project photos and professional references are required as part of the qualification process
• Proper documentation of splicing and testing results is mandatory
Communication & Reporting Requirements
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications is required
• All project communication will be conducted via Microsoft Teams
• Daily reporting and coordination will be managed through digital platforms
Technicians will be led by Area Project Managers and a Fiber Optic Engineer who will oversee technical compliance and project standards.
Additional Information
• Housing accommodations may be negotiable for qualified teams
• Training on project-specific procedures will be provided
A crew configuration of 1 Lead Splicer & 1 Technician is considered an ideal fit.
Required Equipment
Candidates must supply their own:
• Fiber tools and fusion splicing machines
• OTDR units (EXFO FTB-1 or FTB-2 preferred)
• Truck, trailer, or mobile splice lab
• Traffic control equipment (signage, reflective cones; arrow board strongly preferred)
Technical Requirements
• Proficient in ring cuts and butt splicing with high-count fiber cables (288 / 432 / 864 count)
• Potential ribbonizing work (TBD based on project needs)
Experience required with:
• AFL Apex 3 splice cases or CommScope 600
• Corning splice cassettes
Must be able to provide supporting work photos demonstrating experience and be open to onsite training if required.
OTDR / Testing Requirements
• Strong experience with EXFO FTB-1 / FTB-2 OTDR and OLTS units
• Calibration certificates required (within 1 year) at 1310 nm and 1550 nm
Complete understanding of:
• Fiber reflections
• Launch and receive fiber requirements
• Accurate test profile setup
• Bi-directional loss (Bi/Di) and MFD troubleshooting
Documentation & Tradecraft Verification
• Project photos and professional references are required as part of the qualification process
• Proper documentation of splicing and testing results is mandatory
Communication & Reporting Requirements
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications is required
• All project communication will be conducted via Microsoft Teams
• Daily reporting and coordination will be managed through digital platforms
Technicians will be led by Area Project Managers and a Fiber Optic Engineer who will oversee technical compliance and project standards.
Additional Information
• Housing accommodations may be negotiable for qualified teams
• Training on project-specific procedures will be provided
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