NOW HIRING : Experienced Fiber Splicer – Albuquerque, NM | Start ASAP

Company: Great Basin Staffing LLC (GBS)
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico (field-based; local travel)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm (W2) | Start: ASAP
Pay: $28.00 – $35.00/hr DOE + overtime potential

About the Role

Great Basin Staffing is hiring an Experienced Fiber Splicer to support OSP/ISP build, restoration, and turn-up work across the Albuquerque area. You’ll handle end-to-end splicing (loose tube/ribbon), testing, documentation, and cutovers while coordinating with a small field crew and client contacts. Schedule flexibility is important—some night/weekend and on-call work may occur during cut windows.

Key Responsibilities

Perform single-mode/multimode fiber splicing (loose tube and ribbon) with proper slack storage and protection.
Prep splice locations; install/label splice trays, closures, peds, handholes, vaults; maintain neat, workmanlike results.
Execute mid-sheath access and add/drop splices; place and seal closures to spec.
Test and troubleshoot with OTDR, light source/power meter, and VFL; document results and update as-builts.
Build/interpret cut sheets, splicing schematics, and fiber assignment maps; complete job packets and audit sheets daily.
Coordinate traffic/safety setup (cones, signs, barriers); flagging when required.
Operate and care for assigned vehicle, tools, and fusion splicing equipment; perform daily inspections.
Communicate professionally with customers/GCs; provide timely job status updates.
Adhere to OSHA/NESC and company safety policies at all times.

Required Qualifications

2–3+ years of verifiable fiber splicing experience (OSP/ISP).
Proficiency with fusion splicers (single-fiber and preferred ribbon), cleavers, OTDR, LS/PM, VFL.
Strong knowledge of fiber color code and documentation practices (cut sheets/splice logs).
Ability to read prints, splice schematics, and work orders; follow technical procedures.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; clean driving record.
Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly; work on ladders, in manholes/handholes, and at heights; tolerance for outdoor conditions.
Willing to work variable hours, nights/weekends as needed for cutovers.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

CDL-A or bucket truck experience (higher wage scales may apply).
Aerial and underground construction familiarity (strand/lash, risers, conduit).
Small-team lead experience (mentoring a splicing laborer/assistant).
Familiarity with client standards and closeout documentation platforms.

Schedule & Working Conditions

Full-time hourly; standard day shift with occasional night/weekend/on-call windows.
Outdoor field work; exposure to weather, traffic, urban/rural environments, and moderate-to-loud noise.
Regular standing, kneeling, climbing, crouching; vision requirements include close/distance/color/peripheral/depth focus.

Pay & Benefits (W2)

$28.00 – $35.00/hr DOE + OT potential.
Weekly pay.
Eligibility for benefits (medical/dental/vision/401k/PTO) per assignment and company policy.
Referral bonus: $150 for qualified hires (ask for details).
Conversion: Temp-to-perm track with client upon performance/need.

How to Apply (Fastest)

Call/Text: 877-399-9157 (Great Basin Staffing Recruiting)
Apply Directly: https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17630697757420067292QuY

Equal Opportunity

Great Basin Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic. Pre-employment drug screen and background check may be required per client/site.

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