Fiber Splicer

Position Title: Fiber Splicer (T3)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future. Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology.

Role

The Fiber Splicer position will splice & test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor physical field environments. The position will need to have attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points, splice quality, work environment safety and general fiber optic construction. This position will be subject to on-call and shift duties. Weekends and holiday work will also be required.

Responsibilities

• Splicing on new construction and restoration for a variety of cable types (Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, etc). Active splicing activity in cables with both dark fiber and lit services.
• Conduct and validate all testing of network equipment to ensure adherence to all Crown Castle Fiber procedures and equipment manufacturer’s specifications.
• Work with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings. Tests to include validation of all provisioning, all alarm monitoring to the NMS (Network Management System), network switch protection, etc.
• Work with Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet and SDH related test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, Sniffers.
• Perform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, equipment power plants, fiber cable, etc. Report any and all defects to the Operations Manager and /or OSP Project Engineer.
• Label and tag all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams.
• Perform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems / issues while assisting the NOC/customer.
• Participate in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekends.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.
• Perform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary.
• Complete and maintain hard copy and/or electronic records of work completed on various assignments. Including, but not limited to, splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results.
• Interface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.
• Work independently for extended periods of time.
• Respond to Customer Troubles on 24-hour basis.
• Work closely with the NOC, Sales, Engineering, and customers.

Education/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s license required

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• One (1) years of experience in the splicing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic networks and/or Outside Plant fiber experience. Or minimum of two (2) years of field experience or military experience.
• Prefer prior work experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, low-power broadcast equipment and experience in both the construction, installation and maintenance phases
• Prefer prior use of Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment and battery conductance meters
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred
• Experience splicing ribbon and loose tube cables.
• A Valid driver’s license is a bona fide job requirement to drive and operate a Crown Castle vehicle in this position. Subject to local and state eligibility, a pre-employment background check with MVR will be conducted to evaluate a candidate’s safety record and eligibility to drive for a job.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational/administrative skills
• Self-motivated team player
• Solid written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Customer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach
• Possession or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operation (e.g. vehicle with bucket lift).
• Knowledge of fiber optics termination panels

Organizational Relationship Reports to: Supervisor Field Operations

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): N/A

Additional Information: N/A

Working Conditions: Will be required to travel to customer and/or project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions over 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions as little as 10% of the time. Position requires on call rotation involvement. Ability to use hand tools, climb ladders, pull fiber cables and wires. Splicing work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or other available space. The work may often be performed near busy city, state or federal streets and highways. Employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, etc.

Compensation

The pay range offered for this position is $32.12-$44.13 per hour. A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site (crowncastle.com/careers) to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

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