Ft. Dix Cable Splicer

About the role

Bowhead seeks an experienced Cable Splicer to support Base Telecommunications System operations and maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Perform copper and fiber optic cable splicing supporting the Base Telecommunications System.
• Complete lineman duties associated with outside plant telecommunications infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aerial telecommunications cable infrastructure.
• Support outside plant telecommunications maintenance activities in accordance with operations and maintenance and work order procedures.
• Maintain telecommunications infrastructure installed on dedicated and joint-use utility poles.
• Support maintenance of approximately 145 miles of aerial telecommunications cable infrastructure.
• Perform cable locating, staking, and marking activities in support of excavation and construction projects.
• Support the dig permit process for Ft. Dix and the Range installations.
• Conduct approximately 250 cable mark-outs annually in support of base excavation activities.
• Support telecommunications infrastructure maintenance across Ft. Dix, the Range, and Lakehurst areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical solutions and recommendations for outside plant telecommunications infrastructure requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting and restoration of telecommunications cable faults and outages.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in telecommunications, fiber optics, or outside plant infrastructure is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience performing copper and fiber optic cable splicing and outside plant telecommunications work required.

Skills

• Experience performing copper and fiber optic cable splicing in telecommunications environments.
• Working knowledge of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure including aerial cabling, utility poles, duct banks, manholes, and handholes.
• Experience performing cable locating, staking, and marking activities in support of excavation projects.
• Ability to operate cable locating equipment and accurately identify underground telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to perform lineman duties including working at heights and on utility pole infrastructure.
• Knowledge of safety practices associated with aerial telecommunications infrastructure and construction environments.
• Ability to read and interpret telecommunications infrastructure drawings and cable records.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to telecommunications cable faults and infrastructure issues.
• Strong coordination and communication skills when working with engineering and construction personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.