Fiber Splicer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah's Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.

As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.

We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.

For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

FiberTel is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to join our growing fiber construction team in Springville, Utah.

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for performing complex fiber splicing operations on high-count fiber networks while providing leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to junior splicers. The ideal candidate brings extensive hands-on experience in both aerial and underground fiber environments and is committed to delivering high-quality network infrastructure projects.

As a Fiber Splicer, you will perform mass fusion and ribbon splicing on high-count fiber optic cable across a variety of projects, including fiber-to-the-premise (FTTP) deployments, network relocations, commercial installations, and residential network builds. You will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, documenting, and turning over completed projects while ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications.

This role operates primarily from a mobile splice trailer and participates in an on-call rotation to support network restoration and emergency response activities.

Pay: $28-34/hr, DOE

Responsibilities:  

• Perform mass fusion and ribbon splicing on high-count fiber optic cable.
• Execute fiber splicing activities on both aerial and underground fiber networks.
• Support FTTP construction projects, network relocations, and commercial and residential fiber deployments.
• Interpret and splice directly from fiber designs, splice matrices, network schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Conduct fiber testing using OTDRs, power meters, and other fiber qualification equipment.
• Analyze test results, identify faults, and troubleshoot network issues.
• Prepare accurate turnover packages and maintain detailed project documentation.
• Ensure all splicing work meets FiberTel, customer, and industry quality standards.
• Mentor and train junior splicers, providing technical guidance and field support.
• Coordinate with project managers, supervisors, and construction crews to meet project schedules.
• Maintain equipment, tools, vehicles, and mobile splice trailer operations.
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and emergency restoration activities.
• Follow all company safety policies and industry best practices. 

Qualifications:  

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on fiber optic splicing experience.
• Extensive experience with fusion splicing, ribbon splicing, and high-count fiber cable.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting fiber designs, splice matrices, and engineering prints.
• Experience performing OTDR and power meter testing and analyzing test results.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in both aerial and underground fiber environments.
• Ability to work independently and lead field operations with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel locally as required and participate in on-call rotations  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Previous experience leading or mentoring fiber splicing crews.
• Experience with FTTP network construction and activation projects.
• Knowledge of commercial and residential fiber architectures.
• Fiber optic industry certifications or manufacturer-specific splicing certifications.

Working Conditions:  

This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.  

Physical Requirements:  

The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Benefits Include:    

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident 

• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts 

• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike) 

• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance) 

• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching 

• Short & Long Term Disability 

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Paid Holidays and Vacation 

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.  

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required  

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Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)  

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.  

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.  

FiberTel, LLC  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.