OPGW and transmission fiber jobs
OPGW (optical ground wire) carries fiber inside the ground wire at the top of high-voltage transmission lines. These jobs splice and install it.
5 open OPGW and transmission fiber jobs from Advanced Electric Systems, GoNetspeed and Zayo.
They're in 5 states, led by Utah, Florida and Maine.
3 of 5 list pay. Posted hourly pay runs from $23 to $36.
4 of 5 involve regular travel. None of them say how much the per diem is. See the per diem report.
5 open jobs
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Splicing
Experienced Splicer
$30–$35/hr Listed Sep 23 TravelFrequent out-of-town travel during the week Per diemNot stated WorkAerial, OPGW & transmission -
Splicing
Apprentice Fiber Technician
Pay not listed Listed Sep 23 TravelRegular travel to project sites Per diemNot stated WorkOPGW & transmission -
Splicing
Journeyman Fiber Technician
Pay not listed Listed Sep 23 TravelRegular, often for extended periods Per diemNot stated WorkOPGW & transmission -
Splicing
Fiber Optic Splicer
$23–$32/hr Listed Sep 22 TravelFrequent weekday travel Per diemNot stated WorkAerial, OPGW & transmission -
Splicing
Fiber Splicer
$23.41–$36/hr Posted Sep 16 TravelNot stated Per diemNot stated WorkRibbon splicing, OPGW & transmission
Every job links to the employer's own posting. "Not stated" means the posting doesn't say.
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