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Copper Cable Splicer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Kanaan Communications, LLC, as a Copper Splicer, you'll ... With guidance, perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground * Test ...

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Niels Fugal Sons Company, LLC, as a Copper Splicer, you ... With guidance, perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground * Test ...

Hourly Discover a more connected career At TelCom Construction, LLC, as a Copper Splicer, you'll ... With guidance, perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground * Test ...

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Lambert's Cable, as a Copper Splicer, you'll connect and maintain copper wire networks for telecommunications, ensuring reliable phone and internet services ...

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Ervin Cable Construction, LLC, as a Copper Splicer II, you'll connect and maintain copper wire networks for telecommunications, ensuring reliable phone and ...

... cable infrastructure, including copper, fiber, and coax, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring ... The Fiber Splicer completes daily production reports to document work performed/materials used.

Splicer I Copper

Bradenton, FL ยท On-site

$22.75 - $27/hr

Hourly Discover a more connected career At Lambert's Cable, as a Copper Splicer, you'll connect and maintain copper wire networks for telecommunications, ensuring reliable phone and internet services ...

Copper Splicer

Omaha, NE ยท On-site

$24.25 - $29/hr

Hourly Discover a more connected career At TelCom Construction, LLC, as a Copper Splicer, you'll ... With guidance, perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground * Test ...

Fiber Splicer

Hudson, WI ยท On-site

$25.75 - $30.75/hr

... cable infrastructure, including copper, fiber, and coax, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring ... The Fiber Splicer completes daily production reports to document work performed/materials used.

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How much do copper cable splicer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for copper cable splicer in the United States is $27.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by Copper Cable Splicers on the job?

Copper Cable Splicers often work in a variety of locations, including outdoor sites, underground vaults, or inside buildings, which can present challenges related to weather, cramped spaces, or safety hazards. Accurately identifying cables, troubleshooting faults, and meeting tight project deadlines require focus and adaptability. The role also demands meticulous adherence to safety protocols and close collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and supervisors to ensure network reliability. While these challenges can make the job demanding, they also provide opportunities to continually develop problem-solving skills and technical expertise.

What is a Copper Cable Splicer job?

A Copper Cable Splicer is a skilled technician responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining copper cable systems used for telecommunications and data transmission. They splice, join, and terminate copper cables to ensure proper connectivity and signal transmission. The job involves working with specialized tools, reading schematics, and troubleshooting cable issues. Splicers often work outdoors, in manholes, or inside buildings, ensuring networks remain operational. Strong attention to detail, technical skills, and adherence to safety protocols are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Copper Cable Splicer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Copper Cable Splicer, you need strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of copper cable systems, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and specialized training. Familiarity with tools such as splicing kits, cable testers, and safety equipment, as well as certifications like OSHA safety training, is usually expected. Dependability, effective teamwork, and problem-solving abilities are soft skills that set top performers apart. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient installation and repair of copper cable systems in various environments.

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Infographic showing various Copper Cable Splicer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 9% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 3% Temporary, and 18% Nights. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,183 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Construction/Cable Splicer

TruVista Communications Inc

Chester, SC โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

General Summary:

Works as part of the Engineering Construction Services team, performing coax builds, routine preventive maintenance, and responding to outages. Operates company vehicles and uses various electronic testing devices. Ensures work is in accordance with relevant codes. Will perform activities in and around the South Carolina markets. *Depending on company needs, may occasionally require travel to South GA and/or North GA Markets.


Essential Job Functions: (must possess and exhibit a working knowledge of duties described below)

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Splices fiber, coax, and copper cables. Cuts in terminals for new construction. Maintains and repairs new cable plant: copper, coax, and fiber optic cables.
  • Maintains cable system by testing to locate trouble, opening cable to repair or replace defective sections, and closing and sealing cable
  • Identifies, counts, and prepares groups of pairs for splicing. Adds new lines of service as directed by subscriber.
  • Splices cable to protector devices and central office main distribution frame and splices customer drop cable to the central office cable system.
  • Maintains cables by ensuring that all splice closures and termination points are airtight and free of moisture.
  • Mounts demarcation devices and protectors at customer premises and attaches individual house or service cable pair of central office feeder cable.
  • Transfers customersโ€™ service from one cable and/or terminal to another by reworking cut sheets and assigning counts.
  • Places direct buried cable by operating plowing, digging and trenching equipment. Maintains buried cable by testing and repairing cable.
  • Performs related construction tasks as required.
  • Maintains right-of-ways by trimming trees, patching roadways and backfill areas and landscaping. Applies herbicides around pedestals, poles and carrier sites.
  • Repairs and maintains aerial cable.
  • Installs and maintains pedestals, poles, carrier sites and equipment at subscriber locations.
  • Operates digging and trenching equipment as needed.
  • Maintain professional appearance and attitude; show courtesy to all customers and coworkers
  • Complete duties assigned by Vice President of Construction Services.
  • Operate company vehicles, some with trailers attached. Required to qualify for and maintain a Commercial Driverโ€™s License (CDL) and medical certification, as required by DOT.
  • Will be required to participate in on call rotation
  • Complete duties assigned by Director of Construction Services SC and Construction Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well, provides vision and inspiration to peers, and gives appropriate recognition to others. Exhibits sound judgment; makes good decisions and is willing to learn.
  • Professionalism โ€“ Maintains a professional appearance. Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments.
  • Teamwork โ€“ Ability to effectively function as a team player
  • Communications โ€“ Ability to communicate with customers, co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Computer Skills โ€“ Skill in operating various office equipment such as personal computer, various software programs and telephone systems.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict vs. blaming others, maintains confidentiality and is open to coaching and new ideas
  • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures and completes administrative tasks correctly
  • Planning and Organizing - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
  • Interpretation โ€“ Able to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, contracts, policies, documents and regulations
  • Job Knowledge โ€“ Knowledge of telecommunications construction and engineering practices and principals.
  • Flexibility โ€“ Must be able to work outside normal business hours when necessary.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 0 - 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, with a good driving record
  • Required to qualify for and maintain a Commercial Driverโ€™s License (CDL) and medical certification as required by DOT.
  • Must be able to meet 30 minute response time for emergencies. Will participate in on call rotation.
  • Job may require some travel and overnight stays in South Carolina.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must successfully complete pre-employment testing to include physical/drug screen and criminal background check.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle on a daily basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.