Fiber Splicer Needed ASAP – Illinois (1099)
Independent Contractor
Illinois
Central Illinois / Springfield area
Starts
ASAP
Pay
$100+ per hour, depending on experience, equipment, and qualifications. 1099 subcontractor work. 40–72 hours per week expected. Hourly or day-rate bids considered.
Qualifications
Bucket truck or splicing trailer, PPE, safety gear (traffic cones, 2+ "Utility Work Ahead" signs), climbing equipment, active insurance (GL, Auto, Workers' Comp/waiver), and business documentation. Full-stack tier also requires EXFO OTDR, OLTS capability, ribbon splicer, and core-alignment single-fiber splicer. 3 to 5 photos of completed enclosure work required with application.
Other Requirements
Own truck/trailer, splicer(s), EXFO OTDR, OLTS, OPM, VFL, tools, PPE, and safety equipment required. Must have 2 “Utility Work Ahead” signs. Submit 3–5 photos of your splice work, including a terminal, butt splice, and high-count closure. Include company info, experience, equipment, availability, service area, and rate. Valid license, insurance, and business documentation required.
Job Description
1099 Fiber Optic Cable Splicer | Full Setup
We are looking to add a qualified 1099 fiber splicing contractor to a current project in central Illinois while also building a network of experienced owner-operators for future work.
Not available right now? Still reach out. We want to build a solid contact list of contractors we can call as future projects and schedules line up.
What We’re Looking For:
Experienced, self-equipped owner-operators capable of handling splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation independently.
When reaching out, please include the following:
Name, company, phone, email, and home city/state
Company website or business page (if available)
Years of fiber splicing experience
Bucket truck: Year, make, model
Splicing trailer: Yes / No
Core-alignment single-fiber splicer: Make/model
Ribbon splicer: Make/model
EXFO OTDR: Make/model
OLTS Capability: Yes / No
OPM: Yes / No
VFL: Yes / No
Cones: Yes / No
At least two “Utility Work Ahead” signs: Yes / No
FastReporter experience: Yes / No
States or regions you’re willing to work
Current availability
Hourly bid and/or day-rate bid
Contractors should also have the ladders/climbing equipment, PPE, tools, business documentation, and insurance necessary to operate independently.
Travel is required.
Show Us Your Work:
Please include 3 to 5 clear photos of completed enclosures you personally spliced. Please include at least one terminal (any type), one butt splice (any type), one high count closure (any type).
The quality and neatness of your enclosure work will be a major factor in our selection.
Rate and Additional Terms
This is hourly or day-rate 1099 subcontract work, not production work.
Submit the rate you want to work for.
Pay: From $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 72.0 per week
We are looking to add a qualified 1099 fiber splicing contractor to a current project in central Illinois while also building a network of experienced owner-operators for future work.
Not available right now? Still reach out. We want to build a solid contact list of contractors we can call as future projects and schedules line up.
What We’re Looking For:
Experienced, self-equipped owner-operators capable of handling splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation independently.
When reaching out, please include the following:
Name, company, phone, email, and home city/state
Company website or business page (if available)
Years of fiber splicing experience
Bucket truck: Year, make, model
Splicing trailer: Yes / No
Core-alignment single-fiber splicer: Make/model
Ribbon splicer: Make/model
EXFO OTDR: Make/model
OLTS Capability: Yes / No
OPM: Yes / No
VFL: Yes / No
Cones: Yes / No
At least two “Utility Work Ahead” signs: Yes / No
FastReporter experience: Yes / No
States or regions you’re willing to work
Current availability
Hourly bid and/or day-rate bid
Contractors should also have the ladders/climbing equipment, PPE, tools, business documentation, and insurance necessary to operate independently.
Travel is required.
Show Us Your Work:
Please include 3 to 5 clear photos of completed enclosures you personally spliced. Please include at least one terminal (any type), one butt splice (any type), one high count closure (any type).
The quality and neatness of your enclosure work will be a major factor in our selection.
Rate and Additional Terms
This is hourly or day-rate 1099 subcontract work, not production work.
Submit the rate you want to work for.
Pay: From $100.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 72.0 per week
Contact
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About Us
DNA Fiber LLC (Based in TN), is a fiber optic telecommunications contractor specializing in fiber installation, fusion splicing, testing, and network construction. We support FTTH, ribbon, HFC, and other fiber infrastructure projects across multiple U.S. markets.
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