Fiber Optic Splicer (Contractor - 1099)
3/29/2026
Contractors will be responsible for a mix of break/fix maintenance, including troubleshooting outages and performing OTDR testing, as well as new home activations requiring fiber splicing and terminal installations. They will also perform backbone and OSP splicing, building and organizing splice enclosures according to network designs.
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
11-50 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Aspen Fiber Networks is a rapidly growing fiber internet provider expanding across Texas. We are building high-performance fiber networks to support residential and commercial customers and are seeking experienced independent fiber splicing contractors to support ongoing operations in the Houston market.
Important: Contractor RoleThis position is for independent contractors (1099) only.
Applicants must operate as a business or independent technician and provide their own tools, equipment, and transportation.
Contractors will support a mix of the following:
Break/Fix & Maintenance- Troubleshoot fiber outages and service issues
- Perform OTDR testing and fault isolation
- Complete repairs and restore service in a timely manner
- Perform fiber splicing for residential service turn-ups
- Install and prep fiber at terminals and demarcation points
- Test and verify light levels for activation
- Perform single fiber and ribbon splicing
- Build and organize splice enclosures (aerial and underground)
- Execute work based on splice matrices and network designs
Contractors will support a mix of the following:
Break/Fix & Maintenance- Troubleshoot fiber outages and service issues
- Perform OTDR testing and fault isolation
- Complete repairs and restore service in a timely manner
- Perform fiber splicing for residential service turn-ups
- Install and prep fiber at terminals and demarcation points
- Test and verify light levels for activation
- Perform single fiber and ribbon splicing
- Build and organize splice enclosures (aerial and underground)
- Execute work based on splice matrices and network designs
- Break/Fix: $80/hour (3-hour minimum per dispatch)
- New Activations: $100 per home
- Backbone Splicing: $25 per strand
- Project Minimums: $600/day (where applicable)
Consistent work is available for reliable contractors.
Requirements- 2+ years of fiber splicing experience (FTTH and/or OSP)
- Strong troubleshooting skills for break/fix work
- Experience with fusion splicing equipment (Fujikura, Sumitomo, etc.)
- Proficiency with OTDR testing and interpretation
- Ability to read fiber maps, splice diagrams, and prints
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Must supply own splicing tools, equipment, and consumables
- Experience with GPON / XGS-PON networks
- Prior ISP or carrier network experience
- Bucket truck access or capability
- OSHA or safety certifications
- Reliable, responsive contractors who can support ongoing work
- Clean, organized, and high-quality splicing
- Ability to scale with project demand
- Strong communication and professionalism
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