Jeffrey Dee Hickman
Baytown
Summary
I have supervised several new builds, plant maintenance crews, and was responsible for quality control crews at several of my previous employers. I am a master splicer and have a 98% quality rate in my testing and splicing. My crews are taught to follow my expectations and their work reflects that.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fiber Splicer
Self Contractor
Houston, TX
08.2020 - Current
- Contractor building fiber plants in and around Houston, Fredricksburg, and Montana.
- Proficient in testing and prepping enclosures.
Fiber and Coax Splicer
S and T Communications
07.2016 - Current
- Splicing coax and fiber, plant maintenance, construction, and new builds.
- Other duties include irregular plant maintenance as project manager.
Fiber Optic Technician
MHO
Houston, TX
2024 - 2025
- Supervisor of contractors who installed and terminated fiber optic cables in residential and commercial settings.
- Conducted routine maintenance on fiber optic systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Assisted in troubleshooting connectivity issues using specialized testing equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete installation projects efficiently and safely.
Fiber OSP
Ezee Fiber
Houston, TX
2024 - 2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Boilermaker
S and B
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Building Frac 11, construction of plant
Pipefitter
McCarthy Construction
Humble
03.2018 - 04.2020
- Building water treatment plant in Humble for The city of Houston
Fiber Splicer, Sweep Technician
Bottomline Cable
07.2017 - 03.2018
- Splicing Fiber, sweep and balance of fiber plants, and maintenance.
Fiber Splicer
PS Lightwave
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Testing fiber, splicing fiber, installing new construction.
- Other duties include plant maintenance, and an on call rotation.
Splicer
NX Utilities
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Splicing coax cable and fiber, new builds, existing plants, construction, and maintenance.
- My other duties include maintaining communication between crews.
Splicer
Fiber Network Solutions
08.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepping and splicing windmills, substations, headends, and T-lines.
- My other duties were testing and repairing fibers at any of those locations.
Cable Technician
Suddenlink
05.2012 - 08.2013
- Installing and servicing cable, phone, and internet.
- Prepped all equipment that was used on a daily basis.
- Maintained self sufficient work schedule.
Cable Technician and Installer
Northland Communications
11.2008 - 05.2011
- Installation and service of cable, phone, and internet.
- Bucket truck and forklift used daily.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School
AlvinSkills
- Fiber optic safety
- Operating machines
- Fiber optic terminations
- Fiber optic routing
- OTDR operation
- Fiber optic standards
- Hand tool proficiency
- Fiber splicing expertise
- Quality control inspection
- Work order management
- Maintaining inventory
- Project management
Certification
- Jones/NCTI course graduate.
- TWIC
Timeline
Fiber Splicer
Self Contractor
08.2020 - Current
Boilermaker
S and B
05.2020 - 08.2020
Pipefitter
McCarthy Construction
03.2018 - 04.2020
Fiber Splicer, Sweep Technician
Bottomline Cable
07.2017 - 03.2018
Fiber Splicer
PS Lightwave
10.2016 - 07.2017
Fiber and Coax Splicer
S and T Communications
07.2016 - Current
Splicer
NX Utilities
07.2014 - 07.2016
Splicer
Fiber Network Solutions
08.2013 - 06.2014
Cable Technician
Suddenlink
05.2012 - 08.2013
Cable Technician and Installer
Northland Communications
11.2008 - 05.2011
Fiber Optic Technician
MHO
2024 - 2025
Fiber OSP
Ezee Fiber
2024 - 2025
High School Diploma -
Alvin High School