Traveling Fiber Technician

About Aquila

Aquila Corporation is a fast-growing engineering and construction firm that designs and builds next-generation telecom and fiber-optic infrastructure. Founded in 2019, we began by performing site acquisition and permitting for 5G small cell networks. Within a year we expanded into full A&E design services, and by 2022 we were designing complete fiber-optic networks for Internet Service Providers. In 2023 we added construction services — and today, with around 100 employees, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as an integrated design-build partner for telecom providers across the U.S.

Aquila combines engineering precision with the agility of a startup. We leverage modern tools, data, and technology to bring broadband infrastructure to life efficiently, intelligently, and at scale.

https://www.aquila.us/

Job description:

Job Title: Traveling Fiber Splicing Technician

Business Unit: Aquila Corporation

Department: Construction

Employment Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, Life, PTO, Overtime

Compensation: 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.

The Fiber Splicing Technicians responsible for splicing fiber, including all the related tasks while working throughout multiple phases of a project, necessary to the install of various utilities and associated units in various fields, including but not limited to power, telecom, water, and sewer in a construction environment as necessary for commercial or residential construction projects.

This position requires weekly travel Monday-Friday (weekends as needed) primarily throughout OH/IN/IL/KY (not a comprehensive list, may vary).

Duties (Including, but not limited to):

• Install, maintain, and repair various types of fiber optic cables and equipment.

• Perform fiber optic splicing and termination.

• Conduct testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic systems.

• Ensure acceptable testing and turn-over of splicing on time.

• Maintain accurate records.

• Continuous focus on safety.

• Responsible for upkeep and maintaining company vehicle, inventory, and small tools.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge for handling fiber optic cables and equipment.

• Two to three years of experience working as a Fiber Splicing Technician.

• Familiarity with fiber optic splicing and termination techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

• Familiarity of various splicing machines, OTDR’s, power meters and other associated

equipment required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints and maps.

• Skilled in fiber optic splicing.

• Proficient with fusion splice machine and fiber testing equipment.• Knowledge of cable size, gauge, count, and colors of direction.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to work with little supervision.

• Willingness to learn.

• Ability to maintain equipment and hand tools.

• Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Abide all company and manufacturer safety procedures and industry safety standards, in

addition to attending mandatory safety meetings.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

• Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.

• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.

• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.

• Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time.

• 100% Field.

If you have the required experience and skills, we invite you to apply for this position. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Join our team of dedicated professionals in providing reliable fiber optic solutions.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Nights as needed
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Fiber splicing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road