Reports To: Project Manager
Travel Potential: 25–50%
Compensation: $25.00 – $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.
Build a Career. Build What Matters.
Job Summary:
As the Fiber Splicing Technician I, II, III, you will ultimately be responsible for fiber splicing, testing, and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure. You will install, troubleshoot, and repair aerial and underground fiber optic systems while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently. As the Fiber Splicing Technician, your customers are broadband providers, telecommunications clients, and internal construction teams, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through quality workmanship, technical expertise, and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Read and interpret work orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and cut sheets to determine work sequence
- Perform fiber optic splicing, repairs, and testing for aerial and underground communication systems
- Install passive and active devices, enclosures, and terminal panels
- Utilize OTDR, light meters, and testing equipment to verify signal quality and troubleshoot issues
- Pull fiber optic cable through conduit manually, mechanically, or through blowing methods
- Safely operate bucket trucks or climb utility poles to place and maintain cable systems
- Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
Experience
- 3–5+ years of fiber optic splicing experience
- Experience in telecommunications construction, including aerial and underground fiber systems
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Proficiency using OTDR, light meters, and fiber testing equipment
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience operating bucket trucks and aerial work platforms
- Experience with cable television or broadband communication systems
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
- Stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
- Work performed outdoors, in all weather conditions, at heights, and in confined spaces
- 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.
