Fiber Splicer

About Us

A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah’s Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions. As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities. We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients. For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.

About This Role

FiberTel is looking for a Fiber Splicer for our Portland, OR location. The Fiber Splicer position is a skilled position and she/he is considered competent and authorized to work in this field. He/she will have the experience and knowledge to perform all the duties of a Splicer. The Fiber Splicer will generally oversee 1 employee and possess the ability to provide on-the-job training to the Splicing Laborer. This position will need to be flexible in their hours, with occasional on-call duties including night and weekend work. The Splicer will frequently communicate with the customer and act in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair fiber optics.
• Aid in splicing.
• Set up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers.
• Flag traffic when required.
• Prepare splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures.
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment daily.
• Splice loose tube fiber.
• Drive and properly use a bucket truck.
• Operate splicing equipment.
• Identify issues with fiber using red light.
• Construct proper splice cases.
• Submit daily time cards for crew members.
• Place a mid-sheath splice.
• Fill out audit sheets per location (per splice).
• Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Update job completion sheet.
• Pull fiber when needed.
• Complete cut sheet.
• Pre-Trip vehicle inspection (daily).
• Ability to work at night /various hours.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• A basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
• A basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• A Class A Commercial Driver’s License is a plus (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Able to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of fiber optic color code and numbers associated.
• Able to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends.
• Understanding of terminology used in fiber splicing.
• Experience splicing fiber including all necessary steps 2-3 years’ experience splicing fiber.
• Preferred qualifications: Previous fiber experience, preferably in the telecommunication industry. Able to perform all duties in fiber optic construction. Able to travel.

Physical Requirements

• The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.