Fiber Splicer

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Red River Communications seeks a motivated and adaptable Fiber Spicer to join our team. As a Fiber Splicer, you will be responsible for splicing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic cables and associated equipment. You will play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and reliability of Red River Communications fiber network infrastructure. Red River provides a progressive technology work environment where you can grow your career.

Red River offers 401K benefits, a pension retirement program, long-term disability, and life insurance. The excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. If this job is for you, email your resume to employment@redrivercomm.com for consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled. For a complete job description, go to redrivercomm.com/about/careers.

Position Summary

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for splicing, maintaining, and repairing fiber-optic cables used in telecommunications, internet services, and other data transmission systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Splice and terminate fiber-optic cables using fusion and mechanical splicing techniques.

• Maintain the fiber-optic network by testing to locate network faults, opening cables to repair or replace defective sections, and using proper splicing techniques to close and seal cable facilities.
• Test and troubleshoot fiber-optic networks using specialized equipment.
• Ability to set up fiber counts in new and existing cable facilities and transfer customers' service from one cable and/or terminal to another.
• Keep accurate records of splicing and testing activities, equipment inventory, and maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures while working with fiber-optic equipment and in various work environments.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and new fiber-optic splicing and network infrastructure technologies.
• Assist contractors working near buried facilities - where necessary.
• These are not the sole responsibilities; you will perform all other duties as needed and assigned.
• Hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Overtime as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required for training.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of fiber-optic installation, splicing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of the telecommunications industry, plant & testing equipment, operations, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and operating maintenance instruction manuals.
• Skill in operating various office equipment, computers and devices, software programs, and telephone systems.
• Ability to read, write and speak with clarity.
• A positive work attitude and professional appearance.
• Skilled in maintaining a clean, efficient work area and company vehicle.
• Skilled in communicating professionally and courteously with co-workers and various business contacts. A team player who can work under moderate supervision.
• Regular, reliable, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Must possess a valid and insurable driver’s license.

BENEFITS

Red River Communications offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

· Health and dental insurance

· Flexible or health savings contributions

· Wellness programs

· Life insurance

· Long-term disability

· Uniform/clothing provided by Red River Communications

· PTO: vacation, holiday, and sick time

· Leave time for various occasions

· Contributions towards a Pension and 401(K) Savings plan on behalf of the employee (upon meeting eligibility requirements)

· Free or reduced costs on Red River Communications services: internet/Wi-Fi, phone, digital TV, self-monitored security cameras, and cellular.

ABOUT RED RIVER COMMUNICATIONS

Red River Communications is a community-focused telecommunications cooperative that provides reliable broadband services to our local area. We provide fiber-optic broadband, Wi-Fi, digital TV, landline phones, hosted business systems, security cameras, and cellular services in North Dakota and Minnesota. Established in 1951 and based in Abercrombie, ND, we recently expanded to include the communities of Breckenridge, Wahpeton, rural Wahpeton, Wilkin County and Clay County, Minnesota. We strive to deliver high-speed internet access to enhance connectivity, economic development, and quality of life for all our members.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Telecommunication: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Abercrombie, ND 58001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20