Fiber Splicing Technician

Fiber Splicing Technician Location:

Langley, WA Whidbey Telecom is a community-focused telecommunications provider based in Langley, WA. The Fiber Splicing Technician supports fiber installation, splicing, testing, documentation, and service restoration while providing professional, customer-first service. Key Responsibilities Install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper facilities in Outside Plant (OSP) and on customer premises (as needed). Perform single-fiber and ribbon splicing, including splice-on connectors; prep, clean, dress, and protect fibers to company standards. Install and maintain splice enclosures/closures, pedestals, terminal access points, patch panels, and related OSP/ISP components. Use test equipment and best practices (e.g., OTDR, power meter/light source) to validate builds, isolate faults, and restore service. Read and follow design plans, cable prints, splicing diagrams, and as-builts; coordinate field changes with Engineering as needed. Respond to trouble tickets, outages, and damaged cable events; troubleshoot faults, coordinate repairs, and restore service. Locate Whidbey Telecom facilities and assist with identifying privately owned utilities/facilities to protect infrastructure. Document work performed, test results, materials used, and time in required systems; keep accurate as-built updates. Provide professional customer communication while on-site; explain work clearly and represent Whidbey Telecom with service excellence. Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, callouts, and an on-call rotation as assigned. Support training/best practices for peers and perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years fiber splicing experience (single-fiber and/or ribbon) or equivalent hands-on OSP fiber experience. Working knowledge of fiber prep, cleaning, splicing, testing, and installation with strong attention to detail. Ability to operate splicing and test equipment; comfortable using a computer/tablet/smartphone for documentation. Ability to read and interpret as-builts, splicing diagrams, cable prints, and basic spreadsheets. Knowledge of basic networking principles. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset. Professional communication and customer service skills; able to respond positively to customer issues. Dependable team player who can work independently with minimal supervision and coordinate with Customer Service, Engineering, and OSP Construction. Ability to work overtime as needed and travel to job/training sites as required; participate in on-call rotation. Strong dexterity and hand-eye coordination; ability to distinguish colors. Valid Washington State driver's license with an insurable driving record. Must be eligible to work in the USA. Pre-employment and ongoing drug screens required. Able to travel across the Canada-U.S. border as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in telecom Outside Plant (OSP) construction/maintenance, including aerial or buried plant. Experience supporting residential and business broadband services (FTTH/FTTP, GPON/Active Ethernet, or DSL). Prior on-call or after-hours outage response experience. Whidbey Telecom is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Whidbey Telecom is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace Salary range

• Fiber Splicing Technician
• $26.00
• $46.40 per hour Fiber Splicing Technician II
• $32.00
• $52.

00 per hour Salary ranges are based on available market data for the business sector and geographic location.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career. We offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

They include:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program 401 (k)

• Company matching WT Employee service discount (if eligible)

Other Compensation Pay:

$26.00

• $46.

40 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person Fiber Splicing Technician 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 14888 State Route 525, Langley, WA 98260 $26.00

• $46.40 an hour
• Full-time Whidbey Telecom 19 reviews $26.00
• $46.40 an hour

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Full-time Fiber Splicing Technician Location:

Langley, WA Whidbey Telecom is a community-focused telecommunications provider based in Langley, WA. The Fiber Splicing Technician supports fiber installation, splicing, testing, documentation, and service restoration while providing professional, customer-first service. Key Responsibilities Install, splice, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper facilities in Outside Plant (OSP) and on customer premises (as needed). Perform single-fiber and ribbon splicing, including splice-on connectors; prep, clean, dress, and protect fibers to company standards. Install and maintain splice enclosures/closures, pedestals, terminal access points, patch panels, and related OSP/ISP components. Use test equipment and best practices (e.g., OTDR, power meter/light source) to validate builds, isolate faults, and restore service. Read and follow design plans, cable prints, splicing diagrams, and as-builts; coordinate field changes with Engineering as needed. Respond to trouble tickets, outages, and damaged cable events; troubleshoot faults, coordinate repairs, and restore service. Locate Whidbey Telecom facilities and assist with identifying privately owned utilities/facilities to protect infrastructure. Document work performed, test results, materials used, and time in required systems; keep accurate as-built updates. Provide professional customer communication while on-site; explain work clearly and represent Whidbey Telecom with service excellence. Participate in scheduled maintenance windows, callouts, and an on-call rotation as assigned. Support training/best practices for peers and perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 3+ years fiber splicing experience (single-fiber and/or ribbon) or equivalent hands-on OSP fiber experience. Working knowledge of fiber prep, cleaning, splicing, testing, and installation with strong attention to detail. Ability to operate splicing and test equipment; comfortable using a computer/tablet/smartphone for documentation. Ability to read and interpret as-builts, splicing diagrams, cable prints, and basic spreadsheets. Knowledge of basic networking principles. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a safety-first mindset. Professional communication and customer service skills; able to respond positively to customer issues. Dependable team player who can work independently with minimal supervision and coordinate with Customer Service, Engineering, and OSP Construction. Ability to work overtime as needed and travel to job/training sites as required; participate in on-call rotation. Strong dexterity and hand-eye coordination; ability to distinguish colors. Valid Washington State driver's license with an insurable driving record. Must be eligible to work in the USA. Pre-employment and ongoing drug screens required. Able to travel across the Canada-U.S. border as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in telecom Outside Plant (OSP) construction/maintenance, including aerial or buried plant. Experience supporting residential and business broadband services (FTTH/FTTP, GPON/Active Ethernet, or DSL). Prior on-call or after-hours outage response experience. Whidbey Telecom is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Whidbey Telecom is a smoke-free and drug-free workplace Salary range

• Fiber Splicing Technician
• $26.00
• $46.40 per hour Fiber Splicing Technician II
• $32.00
• $52.

00 per hour Salary ranges are based on available market data for the business sector and geographic location.

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career. We offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility.

They include:

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program 401 (k)

• Company matching WT Employee service discount (if eligible)

Other Compensation Pay:

$26.00

• $46.

40 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person