Lead Fiber Splicer

Job overview

The Lead Fiber Splicer role is based in Oklahoma City, OK, with extensive travel to project markets in North Louisiana, Central Alabama, Omaha, and Reno; travel may reach 100%, and a 28/7 rotation is required for those who do not reside in-market. Compensation is $35–$45 per hour. Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit provides infrastructure work and emphasizes safe, quality service in the markets it serves. The working lead manages field splice and test crews while performing fiber splicing and testing. The role coordinates project schedules, safety, materials, documentation, and customer communication to complete fiber projects and verify network performance.

What you'll do

• Lead in-house and contracted splice and test crews
• perform fiber splicing and troubleshooting
• use OTDR and light-meter testing and compile results
• maintain crew performance metrics and contract schedules
• manage materials and administrative documentation
• ensure safety practices
• develop splice packages and fiber-layer records
• review test results and as-built packages
• operate fusion splicing equipment
• cover on-call shifts for the CNS fiber network.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead fiber splicer

oklahoma city ok

extensive travel

28/7 rotation

etheridge pipeline & conduit

fiber optics

otdr testing

fusion splicing

osp and isp

crew leadership

on-call shifts

$35–$45/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• retirement benefits with company match
• company-paid time off
• weekly paychecks
• training and development opportunities.

Why this role

Extensive travel and 28/7 rotations may apply; on-call shifts are required; working lead role combines crew management with hands-on splicing and testing.

About the employer

Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Trade Contractors. Sector: 23.