Telecom Fiber Splicer I - FTTH/Telecom

The Technical Services Splicer I will be responsible for the terminating, splicing, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic lines within the customer’s network. The Splicer I will report to the Technical Services Manager.

Must live in the UP, Michigan area, if not be willing to do a work rotation of 30/5
Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for customer premise installations, including racking, cabling, bonding, and grounding
• Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services
• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light sources, and meters
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds, and tests fiber optic equipment to division standards
• Provide accurate equipment location, splicing, and terminating records for the fiber database
• Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber-related equipment
• Install enclosures and other telecom equipment
• Perform as the subject-matter expert when assigned to a project
• Quality control of work completed
• Be involved in pre-construction meetings with potential sub-contractors
• Manage the scope of work among sub-contractors and in-house crews
• Review and submit a weekly report of scope completed in the company’s software
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must have experience with the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multi-meters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, duct rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.
• Must have experience in modern Fiber Splicing Techniques for the Telecommunications Industry
• Must complete I-9 E-verify form; pass a drug screen; pass a background check and complete new hire orientation and safety videos
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to read fiber design maps
• Ability to travel/live on site of the project
• Ability to supervise and oversee sub-crews
• Knowledge of aerial and underground construction
• Ability to prioritize and delegate activities
• Ability to perform Quality Control checks of work completed
• Valid driver's license required and ability to pass MVR check

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• May experience long hours of standing and moving
• Wear proper safety apparel, which includes: hard hats (when exiting the truck on any worksite) where required, DOT reflective work vest, and proper footwear (boots)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs, able to work in a non-climate controlled environment. Possible working in inclement weather standing and driving for extended periods of time
• Ability to perform tasks that require standing, kneeling, squatting, bending, sitting, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, driving, and walking
• Ability to work outside in the elements and endure extreme weather conditions
• Ability to utilize hand tools, identify wire size/color and accurately utilize measuring devices
• Ability to complete tasks with small components and wires