Fiber Splicer / Coax Splicer

About the role

Fiber-Coax splicer responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables including building fiber cases to customer specs.
• Splice Coax trunk and feeder cables with activation to customer standards.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and following all customer design and spec.
• Complete fiber documentation to customer specifications.
• Perform Bi-directional OTDR testing, along with power meter testing and record splice losses.
• Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
• Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
• Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
• Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Able to work in all non-climate-controlled environment and all-weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.

• 1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction splicing and activation.
• Experience in fiber mid sheath entries/cuts.
• This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.
• A driver's license and DOT Medical Card is required.

Skills

• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers

Schedule

Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends and work on-call rotation.

Limited travel to other projects as needed.