Fiber Splicer

Job Title: Fiber Splicer

Job Summary:

Prepares and splices fiber optic cables in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Splices fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon optic cables.
• Constructs a proper splice case, including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
• Prepares and maintains accurate splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
• Performs work in accordance with industry standards and adheres to safety procedures.
• Maintains control of activities surrounding the assigned work site(s).
• Supports project timelines and provides accurate feedback.

Job Qualifications:

• 2 years of technical education or training required.
• 2 years of field experience as a telecommunications technician required.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure required.
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable and splice enclosures required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Travel will be required and may be up to 80%, depending on the business needs.
• Ability to work long hours involving overtime and weekends, as necessary.
• Ability to respond to the needs of a 24/7/365 operation.
• Must be able to work emergency schedules during natural disasters and network outages.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Service orientation.
• Active listening.
• Time management.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and make good sound decisions based on information given.
• Ability to work multiple tasks in a stressful environment while maintaining a positive and pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot fiber issues.
• Complex problem solving.
• Ability to use fusion splicing equipment and test equipment, including an OTDR.
• Ability to read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen, sampling device and/or paper copy.
• Ability to drive and back up a truck and trailer proficiently.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Position requires working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb and work at elevations (i.e., from ladders, poles, lift trucks) exceeding 18 feet.
• Able to use a shovel and post hold digger.
• Ability to work at heights up to 50'.
• Must be able to climb poles.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Overhead lifting of over 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces (i.e., attics, crawl spaces, utility holes).

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception, and ability to focus.

The conditions listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers as deemed appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled