NOW HIRING: Fiber Optic Cable Splicers / Low Voltage Technicians

*Wage: $25-$32hr

*Contract Type: Direct Placement - Full-time

*Schedule: Monday - Friday / 7am - 5pm / OT Available

*Job Description: Looking for experienced Fiber Optic Splicers to support fiber installation and maintenance projects at data centers across the country, with full per diem covered on travel expenses and hotel. This role supports installation, new-construction turn-ups, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of fiber-optic networks nationwide.

*Responsibilities

• Perform fiber optic splicing for new construction and live network environments

• Terminate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic networks

• Build and work within fiber optic splice cases, including cases with live customer traffic

• Conduct ribbon and loose-tube splicing (single-mode and multi-mode)

• Perform mass/ribbon splicing on fiber counts ranging from 6ct flat drop to 432ct

• Operate and interpret test results using OTDRs, Flukes, and power meters

• Provide OTDR trace results for client network turn-ups as required

• Follow safety standards and quality procedures on all job sites

*Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fiber Optic Splicer

• Strong working knowledge of:

• Fusion splicing

• Fiber strippers and cleavers

• Power meters and OTDR equipment

• Aerial booms and related tools

• Experience with both ribbon and loose-tube fiber

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve fiber network issues efficiently

• Comfortable working in live network environments

*Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ribbon splicing experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with wire harness assembly, cable routing, Cat 6 cables, and fiber optic installation.

*What We Offer

• Nationwide fiber construction and maintenance projects - year-round work and continuous projects with no layoff

• Steady work with opportunities for growth to advance your career

• Team-oriented environment with experienced professionals

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $52000.00/yr.

Health, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid travel expenses, meal per diem, PTO, Overtime!

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.