Ribbon Fiber Splicer - Travel & Per Diem Provided + Overtime

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Ribbon Fiber Splicer – Travel & Per Diem Provided (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Abilene, TX (long-term project)
Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation | 6x10 or 6x12 shifts (lots of overtime = $$$)
Compensation: $23–$40/hour (based on ribbon splicing experience) + $150/day per diem (7 days per week while traveling)
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an experienced Ribbon Splicer to support a large-scale data center project in Abilene, TX. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with competitive pay and travel benefits.

The successful candidate will bring proven ribbon fiber splicing experience, OTDR testing expertise, and the flexibility to work in a demanding data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ribbon fiber optic splicing, including mass fusion splicing.
• Conduct OTDR testing and troubleshoot as needed to ensure network integrity.
• Document all splicing and testing results with precision.
• Follow industry best practices and safety standards at all times.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members to meet deadlines.

Requirements

• 1+ years of ribbon splicing experience (data center experience strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with OTDR testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in splicing and testing.
• Willingness to work extended hours on a rotational schedule (3 weeks on, 1 week off).
• Must be open to long-term assignment work in Abilene, TX.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $23–$40/hour, based on ribbon splicing experience.
• Per Diem: $150/day (paid 7 days a week while traveling).
• Schedule: 3 weeks on / 1 week off rotation | 6x10 or 6x12 shifts.
• Referral Program: Competitive referral bonus program available.
• Opportunity to convert from contract to full-time employment with our client.

Company DescriptionWe are committed to connecting great companies with quality candidates to ensure companies flourish with the right teams and candidates grow through career advancement.

Telvero was co-founded in 2021 by telecom staffing and finance veterans with a shared passion for helping others. At the heart of Telvero’s creation were three main goals – creating a healthy environment where our team loves working, developing a thorough understanding of our candidates’ strengths and career ambitions to ensure proper placement, and establishing strong partnerships where our clients’ needs are exceeded.

We are a woman-owned business (WBENC-Certified WBE), and our small team is committed to providing top-notch technical staffing, recruiting, and search solutions to companies in the telecommunications, engineering, and construction industries.

Our mission is to advance careers and change lives – one placement at a time.Company DescriptionWe are committed to connecting great companies with quality candidates to ensure companies flourish with the right teams and candidates grow through career advancement.\r\n\r\nTelvero was co-founded in 2021 by telecom staffing and finance veterans with a shared passion for helping others. At the heart of Telvero’s creation were three main goals – creating a healthy environment where our team loves working, developing a thorough understanding of our candidates’ strengths and career ambitions to ensure proper placement, and establishing strong partnerships where our clients’ needs are exceeded. \r\n\r\nWe are a woman-owned business (WBENC-Certified WBE), and our small team is committed to providing top-notch technical staffing, recruiting, and search solutions to companies in the telecommunications, engineering, and construction industries. \r\n\r\nOur mission is to advance careers and change lives – one placement at a time.