Telecom Splicer (experienced) – Join our team of fiber optic experts!

Please go to our hiring website www.sertexbroadband.com/careers to complete your application!

Company intro:
Sertex Broadband Solutions is an expert in fiber optic deployment in the Northeast. For over three decades, our company has provided leading-edge services to telecommunication, utility, and municipal customers throughout our region. We are building the future. Make yours with us!

Job summary:
As telecom technician you will splice and test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor environments. Attention to detail is critical for testing locations, termination points, and general fiber optic network construction. The ideal candidate embraces the freedom and responsibility of working outside, overcoming obstacles, and being part of the hardest working team in telecom. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position with a salary range of $28.00 to $40.00 per hour, including evening shifts and overnight stays as well as on-call opportunities.

What you will do:

• Perform testing with Fiber Optic related equipment including OTDR, PON and OLTS Equipment
• Read instructions, specifications, and blueprints to determine work activities
• Safely operate bucket trucks and other job site vehicles and trailers
• Work independently for long periods of time
• Complete and maintain excellent records of splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise in the field
• Respond to service disruptions on 24-hour basis
• Work with specialized off-road equipment such as tracked and all-terrain vehicles

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years proven experience in the splicing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic networks and/or outside fiber plant
• Prior experience using telecom splicing and testing equipment (preferred)
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated team player
• Valid driving license and clean driving record
• Extensive travel in the New England region including overnight stays
• Background check and pre-employment drug test

Why join Sertex?
As a team member, you will enjoy:

• Full insurance benefits, including health, dental
• FREE, company paid Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term/ Long Term Disability!
• Financial benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with guaranteed match, and dependent care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• CAREER DEVELOPMENT! On-the-job training and advancement opportunities to leadership positions. We reward hard work!

Location:

• This is a field position located in several communities within New England, including overnight stays

Contact/application information:
If this sounds like you, want to hear from you! Please apply through our careers page on our website: https://www.sertexbroadband.com/careers/open-positions/

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Sertex LLC is a drug-free workplace. Sertex, LLC will not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression, or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Sertex is a drug-free workplace

Sertex is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid weekly

Physical setting:

• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Application Question(s):

• This position requires frequent travel throughout New England, including overnight stays. Are you comfortable with this?
• Do you have reliable transportation?
• This position requires a drug test and a background check. Are you willing to do this?

Experience:

• Fiber Splicing: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person