Splicing Manager Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Reports To: Construction Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50%
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.
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Job Summary:
As the Fiber Splicing Technician, you will ultimately be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic cables. You will coordinate fiber installation, maintenance, and network troubleshooting activities and deliver reliable fiber connectivity solutions. As the Fiber Splicing Technician, your customers are Congruex field construction teams and telecommunications clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through accurate fiber splicing, network reliability, and safe field execution.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Perform end-of-line network testing to verify balanced signal levels and network performance
• Prepare, label, and organize cables to support accurate installation and splicing
• Build, seal, and maintain fiber cases, enclosures, tie points, and jumper cases
• Perform color-coded fiber splicing, including off-color and multi-cable splicing within enclosures
• Read and interpret splice matrices, prints, and redline maps to identify fiber routes and assignments
• Troubleshoot fiber network issues, complete case swaps, audits, and enclosure rehabilitation
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• OSHA 10 certification required

Experience
• Experience in fiber splicing, telecommunications construction, or fiber optic installation preferred
• Experience reading blueprints, utility maps, and splice matrices

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to perform physical labor including climbing ladders and poles and working in confined spaces
• Ability to distinguish fiber colors accurately for proper splicing and connections
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and ability to work as part of a team
• Basic math skills for measurements, calculations, and documentation
• Ability to follow directions and maintain safe and organized work environments

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior hands-on experience with underground and aerial fiber splicing
• Familiarity with fiber optic testing and splicing tools
• Experience with cable blowing and conduit placement

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, squat, and work in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Work performed outdoors, in all weather conditions, in confined spaces, and at heights
• Must be able to wear required PPE including safety boots, safety glasses, and hardhat
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen

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.