Travel Fiber Splicer

Job overview

The Travel Fiber Splicer role is onsite in Mesa, AZ, with national travel to project sites and a minimum rotation of three weeks on and one week off. Pay is $23–$42 per hour. National Technologies, a Network Connex company, installs fiber-optic and data-center infrastructure. This role installs, maintains, tests, and repairs high-count fiber cables to support reliable telecommunications networks. The splicer performs fusion and mid-sheath splicing, troubleshoots live networks, and documents work and test results.

What you'll do

• Perform fusion and mid-sheath splicing on high-count fiber cables
• splice live networks during maintenance windows
• install fiber in underground, aerial, and indoor settings
• conduct OTDR and OLTS testing and troubleshoot active fiber issues
• prepare FastReporter reports
• pull cables
• follow safety protocols and complete required documentation. Cabinet bolting, basket tray installation, and scissor-lift operation are preferred skills.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

travel fiber splicer

fiber optics

fusion splicing

high-count fiber

otdr testing

olts testing

exfo

fujikura

fastreporter

mesa az

national travel

ibew union

$23–$42/hr

network connex

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• IBEW health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• professional development and training.

Why this role

IBEW union position; requires 2–3 years of dark-fiber provider splicing and testing experience, including Zayo, and hands-on experience with Fujikura equipment, EXFO testing equipment, and FastReporter. National travel rotation is three weeks on and one week off minimum.

About the employer

Network Connex is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.