Fiber Optic Splicer Apprentice - Austin, TX

Centric Services (“Centric”) delivers industry-leading high-speed internet through Centric Fiber and natural gas services through its UniGas division. Centric serves ground up commercial and residential developments, as well as master-planned communities in all major metropolitan markets across Texas and Central Florida. As the only integrated telecom and natural gas provider currently in the market, Centric is rapidly expanding into new regions due to its advantageous dual-model approach. Our team is dedicated to bridging infrastructure gaps through strategic value creation and continuous innovation.

 The Splicer Apprentice is responsible for assisting the Splicer in terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, installing CPE into customer house, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

This is a field-based position, in which you would be reporting to our warehouse location then traveling out into the field for your work within our Centric communities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
• Splice fiber optic cables.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems.
• Operate technical equipment.
• Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
• Keep detailed records of work activity.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Up to 100% local market travel and up to 10% travel to all markets in Texas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fiber optics Installations experience

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

Job requires employees to sit and stand for extended periods of time, lift objects up to 50 lbs, grasp, carry, walk, climb, speak, and listen.

Work is performed mostly in a controlled office environment; however, work may be performed in customers’ homes as well. This includes installing services in attics or tightly confined spaces.

Centric Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

• Competitive base pay + bonus
• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision, and more)
• Generous PTO policy Benefits
• 10 company paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with 5% company match