How to hire a splicing technician

How to hire a splicing technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step splicing technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a splicing technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new splicing technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the splicing technician you need to hire. Certain splicing technician roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a splicing technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a splicing technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents splicing technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Splicing Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Splicing Technician	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$15-26
   Cable Installer	A cable installer installs and maintains telecommunication systems and equipment such as telephone lines, cable television, or internet services at homes or commercial areas. In some companies, a cable installer may also handle complaints and concerns, conduct inspections, troubleshoot problems, and fix or replace components when necessary... Show more	$16-23
   Tower Hand	A tower hand is a professional who climbs towers or poles to install, repair, and perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment. Tower hands are required to climb up very tall structures to perform maintenance on equipment such as power lines, cell tower components, or radio antenna equipment... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • OSP
   • OSHA
   • Test Results
   • Cable Lines
   • Fiber Optic Cables
   • Power Meters
   • Telecommunication
   • Safety Regulations
   • OTDR
   • Utility Poles
   • T-1
   • DSL
   • CATV

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage main distribution frame (mdf) and record keeping.
   • Install, repair, maintain and provision high speed data lines including T1, ISDN , 64K lines.
   • Install and extend Cat3, Cat5e, and Cat6 for T1 circuits.
   • Install, connect, rearrange, repair, and maintain CAT3 and CAT5.
   • Install, provision, test and maintain pair gain digital electronics systems for the DSL network.
   • Install residential and business DSL lines, including modem configuration, inside wiring and telephone jack work.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your splicing technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A splicing technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, splicing technicians' average salary in nevada is 35% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level splicing technicians 42% less than senior-level splicing technicians.
   • Certifications. A splicing technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a splicing technician's salary.

   Average splicing technician salary

   $42,815yearly

   $20.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level splicing technician salary

   $32,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a splicing technician job description

   A splicing technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a splicing technician job description:

   Splicing technician job description example

   You are a Fiber Optic Splicer/Tester responsible for the installation, splicing and testing of fiber optic networks or you have a knack and passion for technology and teamwork. As a Fiber Optic Splicer/Tester, you take pride in ensuring network builds are completed and functioning properly.
   Apply now and join our Ledcor Technical Services team in Owen Sound ON today!
   
   Responsibilities:
   Splices and tests fiber optic cabling in buried, aerial, and building applications Takes pride in analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems and/or issues Reviews, interprets, and works with various maps, drawings, and blueprints and testing documents Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, aerial, and building work locations Adheres to field inspection quality control standards & documents in buried, aerial, and building applications
   
   Requirements:
   1-2 years of experience as a Fiber optic Splicer/TesterFamiliarity with safety procedures when working aloft and in confined spaces Ability to climb poles with hooks and belt is an asset Knowledge of safe work practices involving confined space entry is an asset Strong interpersonal and listening skills Strong knowledge of MS OfficeAbility to read and understand customer provided drawings along with daily completion of redline drawings, time, and production logs Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver's license Must have and maintain a clean driver's abstract
   
   Working Conditions:
   Travel to various sites across Ontario is required
   Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
   
   Additional Information:
   Company Description
   
   Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair. But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!
   
   Employment Equity
   At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
   Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
   
   View our full Inclusion & Diversity statement here.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right splicing technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with splicing technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit splicing technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your splicing technician job on Zippia to find and recruit splicing technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit splicing technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new splicing technician

   Once you've selected the best splicing technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new splicing technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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