What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber optic splice apprentice position at A to B Communications LLC?
A to B Communications is a communications contractor with a current opening for a fiber optic splice apprentice.
Job Duties:
Learn to read splice diagrams, prints, and engineering documents either in paper or electronic format. Learn to prep splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures. Learn to splice loose tube and ribbon cables of various sizes. Learn to operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR and fusion splicing equipment and understand the functionalities. Learn how to properly test and troubleshoot fiber optic networks.
Daily tasks:
- Maintaining the truck, stocking, cleaning
- Perform work in accordance with industry standards
- Construct a proper splice case, including but not limited to: grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to use hand tools in the manner for which they were intended including electric drills, hammers, wrenches, and screwdrivers