Fiber Splicer
Company: Southeast Utilities of Georgia, a Congruex company
Location: Charleston
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Title: Fiber Splicing
Technician Department: Construction Reports To: Construction
Manager Location: Charleston, SC We will determine salary based on
skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as
well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.
Job Summary: The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests,
troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables. Job Responsibilities
(Including, but not limited to): · End-of-Line Network Testing:
Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced
signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal
transmission and network performance. · Cable Prep: Ensure that
cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during
installation. · Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures: Constructing
fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings
for fiber optic equipment and connections. · Splice Color for Color
Fibers: When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians
match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers
are connected. · Cable Management: Organize the cables neatly
within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and
secured to prevent tangling or damage. · Sealing and Placement of
Case: Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to
protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental
elements. · Read Prints and Maps: Examine Splice Matrix and redline
maps to understand fiber routes and assignments. · Splice off color
and multiple cables in one enclosure. · Jumping Trays: Routing
fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable
management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways
within the enclosure. · Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases: Splicing
fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different
cables. · Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases. · Rehab
gel-filles cases: The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating
gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks. · Redlining and
Documentation: Marking up or annotating existing drawings or
documents with changes, updates, or corrections. · Case swaps and
audits: Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another. ·
Troubleshooting: Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues that
can affect the performance and reliability of the network. · May
pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through
conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and
activate underground and aerial lines. · Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications: General · Ability to do physical
labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc. ·
Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of
cables, location of utilities, etc. · Must be able to distinguish
between different colors for connection of fibers. · Must be a
self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate,
department, and personal objectives. · Must have excellent
interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team
player. · Must possess excellent problem solving and
decision-making skills. · Ability to use basic math skills to
compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc. · Ability to
listen and to follow directions. · Must be organized, multi-tasked
oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment. · Ability
to work in high places on ladders and poles. · Ability to work in
confined spaces. · Ability to distinguish different fiber
connections. Physical Demands and Work Environment · Must be able
and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather
conditions · Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact
with other crewman and all moving or stationary
persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement ·
Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery · Must be
able to stand or walk for long periods of time · Must be able to
lift and carry up to 50 pounds · Routinely requires extended
periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing,
pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and
twisting · Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other
physically demanding positions for long periods of time · Must be
able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat,
and any applicable safety gear Required
Licenses/Certificates/Registrations: · OSHA 10 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. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other
job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are
representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will
possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract,
implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment
relationship.
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