TransCore (TCI), a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is seeking an experienced Field Technician II (Fiber Optic Splicer), to join our team in Tampa, FL.
Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Technician II (Fiber Optic Splicer) is to perform fusion splicing of fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings. Read, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams and maintain control of outside plant (OSP) activities surrounding the assigned work site(s). Take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes, support project timelines, and inspect, design, and provide accurate records for projects. This position requires field work which may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and out-of-normal work hours. Travel up to 50%, depending on the business needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Fusion splice fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings
• Read, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams; maintain control of outside plant (OSP) activities surrounding the assigned work site(s)
• Take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes.
• Support project timelines and inspect, design, and provide accurate records for projects.
• Requires field work, which may include overtime, weekends, holidays, and out-of-normal work hours.
• Travel up to 50%, depending on the business needs.
• Able to splice fiber optic cables, including both loose tube and ribbon optic cables.
• Able to construct a proper splice case, including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
• Able to prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.

Qualifications:

• Must successfully complete required background / drug screening that TransCore initiates as part of the hiring process; additionally, successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and State Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) background screen when required by project.
• At least 2 years' experience as a Fiber Optic Splicer
• Must hold a valid Driver's license and be able to travel when required.
• Must be available for Monday through Friday, 7am - 4 pm, plus on call as needed.

Desired Technical Skills & Competencies:

• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to read roadway plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Office/Visio)

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
One year certificate from college or technical school preferred.
Job Complexity : Works on assignments requiring some judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
Supervision: Normally receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments.
Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to diagnose common problems and apply specified solutions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and moving traffic. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is expected to work alone and without supervision.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)