Fiber splicing and testing work and crews
Splicing joins the fiber once it is placed, in handholes, pedestals, cabinets and aerial closures. Testing proves the work, usually with OTDR shots and power meter readings that go into the closeout package. It is precise work and a bad splice shows up in the test results.
Also searched as: fiber splicer, splicing technician, OTDR tester, fiber tech, splice crew, FTTH splicer.
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Fiber splicing and testing crews
Kinds of work in fiber splicing and testing work
Posts and crew profiles can name one or more of these. One that names none covers the whole trade.
- Mainline and ribbon splicing
- FTTH and drop splicing
- OTDR and power meter testing
- Emergency restoration
- Closures, cabinets and pedestals
- Splice and test closeout packages
Who hires for this
Fiber primes, ISPs doing their own builds, and engineering firms that need testing and documentation all post splicing work. Some of it is ongoing maintenance and restoration after cuts.
What they ask for
- Your own fusion splicer and cleaver, calibrated and in good shape
- OTDR and power meter, plus the ability to export results
- Experience with the closure and cable types on the job
- A splice van or trailer set up to work in
- Certificate of insurance and a clean driving record
- Familiarity with the prime's splice sheets and labeling
How to land more of it
- Show sample test reports. Primes care as much about clean documentation as clean splices.
- Name the closures, cable counts and ribbon or loose tube work you have done. Specifics beat a general 'fiber experience'.
- Mention whether you take emergency restoration calls. Primes and ISPs need that and it keeps you busy between builds.
- Keep your splicer serviced and say when it was last calibrated.
Common questions
Do I need a certification to get fiber splicing work?
There is no single license required, but industry certifications like those from the Fiber Optic Association help, especially if you are new. Most primes care more about test results and references than paper. Some owners do require a specific manufacturer training for their closures.
What testing do primes usually want turned in?
Commonly bidirectional OTDR traces on each fiber and power meter loss readings, saved in the format the owner asks for. Get the file naming and report format before you start, because redoing documentation is unpaid time.
Can a solo splicer get work or do I need a crew?
Plenty of splicing is done by one or two people with a van. Primes post work for single splicers all the time, especially for testing, restoration and small drops. Be clear about how many splices a day you can do in real conditions.
How do I find splicing work near me?
Build a crew profile on the TrackOver board listing your splicer, OTDR, the closures you know and the area you cover. It is free to list, and you can browse posted splice and test jobs by trade and location.
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