Reports To: Construction Manager
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 cable systems while supporting outside plant construction projects. You will perform fiber optic installation, testing, documentation, and maintenance activities to ensure reliable network performance. As the Fiber Splicing Technician, your customers are Congruex construction teams and telecommunications network partners, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through quality workmanship, safety compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
- Perform fiber optic splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs for underground and aerial telecommunications networks.
- Prepare, install, organize, splice, and seal fiber optic cables, splice cases, enclosures, tie points, and jumper connections.
- Read and interpret blueprints, splice matrices, redline maps, and network documentation to complete fiber assignments accurately.
- Perform end-of-line testing, troubleshoot network performance issues, complete equipment audits, and maintain accurate project documentation.
- Pull, install, splice, activate, and rehabilitate fiber optic cable systems using manual, mechanical, or blowing methods.
- Support outside plant construction activities while maintaining quality standards and safe work practices.
- Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.
Required Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
Experience
- Experience splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing fiber optic cable systems.
- Experience working in outside plant telecommunications construction environments.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, splice matrices, maps, and utility drawings.
- Ability to distinguish fiber optic colors and perform accurate fiber splicing and testing.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced field environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with underground and aerial fiber optic construction.
- Experience interpreting splice matrices, redline maps, and telecommunications network documentation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, twist, push, pull, and perform physical labor for extended periods.
- Ability to climb ladders and poles, work at heights, and perform work in confined spaces.
- Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to safely work around heavy equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- 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.
