Splice Technician 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Splice Technician 1

Classification : Full-Time, Non-Exempt, At-Will

Reports to : Splice Technician Manager

Department : Construction & OSP

Location : In-Field : Farmersville, CA

Location Status : Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations will be required.

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About Us :

As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California, Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cutting-edge fiber internet to rural and urban communities, providing opportunities, enhancing technology, and enabling access for generations to come.

Summary :

The Splice Technician 1 performs cable installation, construction, and repair across indoor and outdoor settings. Responsibilities include terminating fiber optic cables to expand or replace telecommunications networks while adhering to set standards, excelling in pinpointing and rectifying cable faults to uphold network integrity without causing signal disruptions. This role involves troubleshooting and maintenance to resolve signal issues. Proficient in driving a pick-up and trailer combination with safe maneuvering and backing skills, are adept at using bucket trucks, accessing manholes, hand holes, and employing ladders for diverse installation and construction tasks. With a proven history of efficiently managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines, this position entails frequent travel to various project locations.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED is required
• A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory
• Familiarity with splicing fiber optic cables including proficiency in joining optical fibers to ensure reliable signal transmission
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English as the primary language used in the workplace
• Experience in the telecom industry a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable

Skills :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Fiber Optic Cable Splicing and Installation :

Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance :

Bucket Truck : 250 maximum load capacity

Operational Procedures and Quality Assurance :

Project Coordination and Documentation :

Safety Awareness and Compliance :

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel :

Other duties as required.

As Part of Our Team, You Will Enjoy :

All offers of employment are contingent until all pre-employment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Background Check : Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend in-person orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date.

Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation), with the skills, experience, and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race, religion, color, sex / gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity / gender expression and sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information / characteristics, marital status / registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities, please contact Recruiting (recruiting at race dot com) to initiate the interactive process.

Updated : 09 / 2025