Top 11 Fiber optic splicing Jobs in West Des Moines, Ia

Traveling Fiber Technician
Team LINX —Des Moines, IA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Drop Bury Technician
Mavro Fiber LLC —Des Moines, IA
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Up to 50% travel
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Production Integration Foreman
Lutheran Church of Hope —West Des Moines, IA
- Extended hours
- Background check
- Management
- Construction site
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Fiber Optic Splicer 2 (Remote - Travel Required)
SOLV Energy, LLC —Des Moines, IA
- $28.32 - $35.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Nationwide QC Lead - Fiber Deployment
Advantage Tech —United States
- $42.87 - $51.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Travel
- Senior level
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Traveling Fiber Technician

Team LINX -
Des Moines, IA

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Job Details

$30 - $40 an hour
2 days ago

Benefits

Travel reimbursement
Paid training
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Cable testers
Low-voltage system cabling
Driver's License
Construction industry experience
Cable fault locators
Fiber optic systems installation
Equipment testing
Hand tools
Working on construction projects
Telecommunications testing equipment
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Full Job Description

LINX is hiring Fiber Technicians for its travel-based team that deploys to enterprise, hyperscale, and hyperscale data center builds across the country. This is a 100% travel role. You will work project to project across the country, splicing, testing, and installing fiber infrastructure alongside experienced technicians who will train you on ribbon and single fiber fusion splicing, inspection scopes, and Visual Fault Locators.

If you want to work in a trade that stays in demand as data centers and fiber networks expand nationwide, and you want to see the country while you do it, this is the role for you.

Pay: $30.00 to $40.00/hour

Where This Role Fits at LINX

The Fiber Team is a parallel specialist track within LINX’s low voltage field structure. It sits alongside, not on top of, the standard Technician through Superintendent ladder. Every role on the Fiber Team specializes in fiber splicing.

Fiber Technician Fiber Specialist Sr. Fiber Specialist

What You'll Be Doing

Fiber Fundamentals and Installation

Identify fiber optic color codes, ribbon numbering, and cable types including ribbon, loose tube, armored, distribution, and micro cable
Handle fiber optic cable while maintaining bend radius and cable integrity
Install fiber raceway, basket tray, ladder rack, Unistrut, and cable supports
Assist with fiber termination, panel installation, and splice enclosure installation
Label cables, panels, and splice trays accurately

Cable Preparation, Splicing, and Testing

Prepare fiber cables, closures, and enclosures for splicing, including ribbon separation and loose tube access
Perform ribbon and single fiber fusion splicing under the direction of experienced technicians
Clean and prepare fibers for splicing using proper fiber preparation hand tools
Use inspection scopes and Visual Fault Locators to verify splice quality
Assist with fiber testing, basic troubleshooting, and restoration activities under supervision

Documentation

Complete daily paperwork and production reports accurately for each project site
Document splice results, test data, and as built information
Maintain accurate labeling and organization of fiber infrastructure records

Safety and Professionalism

Follow company safety policies, client site procedures, and direction from crew leadership at every project location
Maintain accountability for company tools, materials, and equipment across multiple job sites
Keep work areas organized and properly dispose of fiber shards and jobsite waste
Represent LINX professionally at every customer site nationwide, including sites with strict client access and conduct standards

Minimum Requirements

Required

1-2+ years experience with telecommunications, structured cabling, electrical, or low-voltage commercial construction.
6 months fiber splicing experience
Familiarity with fiber optic cable types and color codes.
Exposure to fiber optic testing utilizing OTDR’s.
1+ year experience working in commercial facilities or data centers.
1+ year experience with cable tray, ladder rack, raceway, Unistrut, or other cable support systems.
1+ year experience using basic fiber optic hand and preparation tools.
Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a continuous basis
Valid driver's license and current auto insurance
Ability to work effectively as part of a traveling field crew, including with crew members and leadership you have not worked with before

Preferred

Experience working in hyperscale data centers
High density ribbon fiber splicing experience of 864 strand or higher
Prior hyperscale or enterprise ISP fiber deployment experience

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Rate: $30.00 to $40.00/hour

Benefits:

401(k) with 50% employer match on the first 5% contributed
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HSA options
Short and long-term disability coverage
3 weeks PTO (vacation and sick combined)
8 paid holidays
Manufacturer training and certification support
Meals & Incidental Per Diem paid for all travel

About LINX

Founded in 2003 by working industry practitioners, LINX has grown into a national commercial low voltage contractor with completed projects in all 50 states. LINX's dedicated fiber deployment team is built to meet the accelerating demand for high-density fiber infrastructure across enterprise and hyperscale data center construction. As data center buildouts continue to scale nationally, the Fiber Specialist track is becoming one of the fastest-growing technical career paths inside LINX, with a direct line into technical leadership and training roles within the company.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

This is an evergreen posting and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as hiring needs arise.

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