What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Splicing position at Wire3?
Wire 3 is dedicated to delivering affordable, fast, high bandwidth data services to households in Volusia and Brevard counties at an affordable cost. An important part of this mission is providing our customers with not only the best internet service in Florida, but also providing the attentive customer care our customers deserve. Wire 3’s fiber optic technology ensures that our service provides you the fastest, most reliable connection so you experience fewer disruptions.
Wire 3 is a private equity backed company looking to aggressively grow our team with motivated and talented individuals. Our staff is comprised of passionate, collaborative people working together towards a common goal. And, as a fast-growing organization, we’re always looking for motivated new team members to help us deliver for our customers.
Job overview:
A lead fiber optic splicer is a professional responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic cables and connections. This role involves a range of tasks related to splicing fiber optic cables, ensuring that the connections are strong and reliable to support high-speed data transmission.
Responsibilities:
- Splicing and Terminating Fiber Optics: Use specialized equipment to splice and terminate fiber optic cables, ensuring low loss and high performance of the connections.
- Testing and Troubleshooting: Conduct tests on fiber optic systems to check for signal loss and other issues. Use equipment like optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs) to troubleshoot and diagnose problems.
- Installation: Install fiber optic cables in various environments, including underground, aerial, and within buildings. Ensure proper alignment and secure placement to avoid damage.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed records of splicing, testing, and installation processes. Document any issues or changes made during the work.
- Safety Compliance: Follow safety protocols to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment, especially when working at heights or in confined spaces.
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, project managers, and other technicians to ensure that fiber optic installations meet technical specifications and project requirements.
Qualifications:
- A good driving record is required.
- Ability to properly clean and maintain the equipment, check fluid levels, and conduct a visual inspection of vehicle/equipment to assure your vehicle/equipment is performing at optimum safety.
- Load material or equipment for transport from show-up yard to job site and secure as appropriate.
- Ability to distinguish the standard 12 color code system for fiber.
- Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient with use and maintenance of optical splicing and test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, VFL, OPM, OPI/Traffic Identifier)
- Proficient with hot cuts, maintenance window, CO/NOC communications with a tester/MSO technician
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot various fiber architecture including DWDM, CWDM mux/splitters and equipment.
- Proven leadership experience to assist and direct workflow to produce the highest quality results.
- Knowledge of NESC, OSHA, and related state and local codes.
- Able to work in heights and confined spaces.
- Operate hydraulic aerial lifts and ladders mounted to trucks.
- Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance.
- Keep work areas clean and organized. Keep detailed records of work activity.
- Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be available to work any shift and On-call rotation required.
- Must be able to read, adapt, and build from blueprints and/or wire diagrams/splice charts.
- Good verbal and written communication skills, basic Computer skills.
- Set up a safety perimeter using signage, cones, and/or safety barriers.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Benefits:
- Little to no overnight travel. Work in the community you live in, where you’ll make a difference for your family and neighbors.
- Dynamic company culture with diverse growth opportunities.
- Learning and development fuels career and personal growth.
- Peace of mind - health insurance coverage for you and your covered dependents.
- Time for yourself - 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) after 90 days probation.
- 5 Days Sick leave
- 6 Major holidays off
- 401k company match.
