Travel Fiber Splicer

Job overview

The Travel Fiber Splicer role is based in Chicago, IL, and requires national travel, typically on a three-weeks-on, one-week-off rotation. Pay is $23–$42 per hour. The role supports National Technologies, a Network Connex company, installing and maintaining fiber optic and data center infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Fusion-splice high-count fiber cables
• perform mid-sheath splicing and live-network maintenance
• install fiber in underground, aerial, and indoor settings
• conduct OTDR and OLTS testing
• troubleshoot active network issues
• document results using FastReporter
• pull fiber cable
• follow safety and client requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

travel fiber splicer

chicago il

network connex

$23–$42/hr

national travel

3 weeks on 1 week off

ibew union

fiber optic installation

fusion splicing

otdr testing

olts testing

fujikura

exfo

fastreporter

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• IBEW union wages and benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off
• additional health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• retirement savings options
• professional development and training.

Why this role

Union position requiring local IBEW membership; work includes high-count fiber cables and live-network maintenance windows.

About the employer

Network Connex is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.