Splice Technician - Chico, CA

Location and Compensation

Location:

In-Field:
Chico, CA. 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.

Compensation: $23 - $25 USD per hour.

• 100% company-paid medical and dental benefits
• Free fiber Internet service for all employees living in our service area
• Competitive base salary
• PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%)
• Growth potential: promotions and new challenges are part of our DNA
• A culture built on integrity, mutual respect, and a shared purpose

We’re more than a fiber internet provider, we’re your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting‑edge technology with a genuine, people‑first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you’re not just accepting a job, you’re becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose.

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, driving a pick‑up and trailer combination, using bucket trucks, accessing manholes and hand holes, and employing ladders for diverse installation and construction tasks.

The technician frequently travels to various project locations and manages multiple projects meeting deadlines.

• Conduct maintenance and repair work on fiber optic lines, including examination, testing for damage, troubleshooting faults, and splicing new lines to replace damaged cables.
• Read and interpret fiber splicing diagrams, prints, specifications, work scopes, and fiber optic color code charts.
• Perform outside plant fiber optic cable splicing, including ribbon fiber and loose tube fiber, installation of splice closures, unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing, and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Construct proper splice cases, ensuring slack storage and securing.
• Execute ring cuts, install and mount FTPs (fiber termination points) and splicing cabinets.
• Install and connect wires and cables to designated terminals, ensuring proper connectivity within the network.
• Attach or detach hardware components to diverse structures as required for network installation and maintenance.
• Operate mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trenchers; climb poles up to 40 feet and operate in bucket trucks with 32‑plus ladders.
• Manage deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways.
• Read and follow design engineer’s instructions and specifications, maintain project scope and adhere to safety procedures.
• Prepare engineering field notes and splicing sheets; interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field with clarity and detail.
• Validate and conduct end‑to‑end testing for service provisioning on the cable network; confirm accurate cable terminations on cross‑connects, patch panels, and hubs.
• Coordinate daily crew activities and work schedule, maintain a safe and quality work site.
• Maintain project tracing information such as production sheets, timesheets and customer‑required paperwork; complete reports related to project status and progress using computer software.
• Observe hazards, report concerns or accidents, participate in investigations, and complete required safety‑related paperwork.
• Maintain vehicle/equipment pre‑op/post‑op, keep a clean driving record, and spend…