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Hotwire Communications

Fiber Splicer

San Antonio, TX

$30 - $38/hr

Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR's, optical power meters and other fiber testing ... The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 and hour. BENEFITS: We truly appreciate ...

Hotwire Communications

Fiber Splicer

New Braunfels, TX

$30 - $38/hr

Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR's, optical power meters and other fiber testing ... The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 and hour. BENEFITS: We truly appreciate ...

Hotwire Communications Ltd

Fiber Splicer

New Braunfels, TX · On-site

$30 - $38/hr

Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR's, optical power meters and other fiber testing ... The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 and hour. BENEFITS: We truly appreciate ...

Fluidstack

Connectivity Engineer - Contract

$72 - $120/hr

Conduct or oversee optical loss testing (OLTS), OTDR analysis, and insertion/return loss on all ... Hourly Rate The hourly rate range for this position is $72.00 - $120.00 per hour, depending on ...

SST Direct

Lead Structured Cabling Installer

Melbourne, FL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Pay: $30 - $35 hourly (based on experience) The Lead Structured Cabling Installer will perform the ... Perform OTDR, Fluke/DSX, and fiber certification testing. * Install cable pathways, racks, trays ...

AMEC INNOVATION INC

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ERCES / DAS Field Technician

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$20 - $25/hr

Fusion splicer, OTDR, VFL * RF spectrum analyzer * Cable certifier/testers (Fluke, Anritsu ... Competitive hourly wage (DOE) * Overtime available * Travel per diem * PTO & paid holidays * Health ...

AMEC INNOVATION INC

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ERCES / DAS Field Technician

San Francisco, CA · Remote

$20 - $25/hr

Fusion splicer, OTDR, VFL * RF spectrum analyzer * Cable certifier/testers (Fluke, Anritsu ... Competitive hourly wage (DOE) * Overtime available * Travel per diem * PTO & paid holidays * Health ...

Crossbow Systems, Ltd.

Lead Cable Technician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$25 - $35/hr

This position offers an hourly rate between $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience and ... Knowledge of testing practices including OTDR, Power Meter, and Copper. * Audio Visual and Security ...

Lightpath

Fiber Technician

Wakefield, MA · On-site

This position is an hourly position that will require the individual to always possess a valid ... testing. * The technician must also be able to operate an EXFO OTDR and 400 gig test set and work ...

CED Systems

DAS Construction Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Fiber Testing (DTF, OTDR) tool certification, Anritsu * GC Academy Construction, Ericsson, Nokia ... Hourly Rate - $28 to $38 Depending upon the experience*

CED Systems

DAS Construction Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Fiber Testing (DTF, OTDR) tool certification, Anritsu * GC Academy Construction, Ericsson, Nokia ... Hourly Rate - $28 to $38 Depending upon the experience*

CED Systems

DAS Construction Lead

Seattle, WA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

Fiber Testing (DTF, OTDR) tool certification, Anritsu * GC Academy Construction, Ericsson, Nokia ... Hourly Rate - $28 to $38 Depending upon the experience*

CED Systems

DAS Construction Lead

Dallas, TX

$28 - $38/hr

Fiber Testing (DTF, OTDR) tool certification, Anritsu * GC Academy Construction, Ericsson, Nokia ... Hourly Rate - $28 to $38 Depending upon the experience*

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What is the difference between Hourly Otdr Testing vs Fiber Optic Splicing Technician?

AspectHourly Otdr TestingFiber Optic Splicing Technician
CertificationsOTDR certification, fiber optic certificationsFiber splicing certifications, OTDR knowledge
Work EnvironmentField testing sites, telecom infrastructureField splicing locations, telecom and data centers
Job FocusTesting fiber optic cables with OTDR equipmentSplicing and connecting fiber optic cables
Industry UsageTelecom, internet service providersTelecom, data networks, installation projects

Hourly Otdr Testing primarily involves using OTDR equipment to test fiber optic cables for faults and performance, while Fiber Optic Splicing Technicians focus on physically connecting and splicing fiber cables. Both roles require fiber optic certifications and work in similar environments, but their core tasks differ—testing versus installation.

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Fiber Splicer

Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications

San Antonio, TX

$30 - $38/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Hotwire Communications rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 23 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

10th of 81 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation of new cable lines, both underground and on utility poles, and also performs maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed. This requires proficiency with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
  • Install and maintain transmission and reception equipment for FTTH network.
  • Install and maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally.
  • Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers in accordance with company compliance standards.
  • Collect and interpret engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports.
  • Support field maintenance teams, including: IT, regional engineering teams and any other department as related to fiber network.
  • Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
  • Maintain proper network documentation on changes and upgrades.
  • Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
  • Work within the engineering team to ensure all connections are within required specifications.
  • Work on an on-call schedule rotation as required.
  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                             

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

  • High school diploma or recognized equivalent required
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
  • Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
  • At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration
  • Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine
  • Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks
  • Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR’s, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required
  • SCTE certification a plus
  • Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed
  • The hourly rate range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00 and hour. 

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire.  Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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