OSP Splicer

Pilot is a modern connectivity company based in New York City. We deliver fiber‑optic internet and network services to businesses with no contracts, backed by a 100 % uptime guarantee and 24/7 proactive support. Our close‑knit team focuses on enabling extraordinary work across all industries with adaptive, agile connectivity solutions designed with the customer in mind.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and organize splicing schematics, work orders, and maps to properly plan for splicing work.
• Work at various locations in the New York City metro area in outdoor, underground, and in‑building settings.
• Prepare and maintain a clean and well‑stocked vehicle, including accountability for inventory of consumables, tools, equipment, etc.
• Report any fleet or worksite‑related incidents in a timely manner.
• Set up proper work zones in outdoor and indoor environments using safety cones, sticks, signs, strobe lights, etc., in all weather conditions; follow all safety requirements and guidelines.
• Route, organize, and marry cables and coils in outside plant and inside plant environments in preparation for splicing.
• Perform single and ribbon fusion splices on various fiber‑optic cable types.
• Build and maintain fiber‑optic splice enclosures in underground and in‑building settings, including ring cuts and butt splices with cables up to 864 F each.
• Utilize troubleshooting tools such as a Live Fiber Identifier, Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, and OTDR.
• Troubleshoot fiber‑optic network issues as directed by the Network & Fiber Engineering teams; interpret diagnostic results to aid in outage resolution.
• Update and maintain splicing records and other documentation as required.
• Assist the OSP Line team as needed in major network expansion, outage restoration, or other activities.
• Communicate effectively internally to provide relevant project updates.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience splicing high‑count fiber‑optic cables in both outside plant and inside plant environments.
• Safety‑first mindset – always set yourself and others up for a safe work environment.
• Highly organized and tidy work habits regarding documentation, records, splice cases, splice trays, work vehicle, locker, and other areas of responsibility.
• Proficiency with a wide variety of cable manufacturers (AFL, Prysmian, Corning) and cable types (SWR, Flat Ribbon, Rollable).
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot all aspects of fiber‑optic networks using field equipment (OTDR/OPM/VFL/LFM) and online (GIS) applications.
• Ability to safely lift 75 lb and work while standing for long periods.
• Valid, clean driver’s license (recurring MVR check required).
• Comfortable working in confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, and outdoors in all weather conditions; experience with the ECS Manhole System preferred.
• Comfortable driving large (non‑CDL) vehicles in the New York City metro area.
• Valid OSHA‑30 Certificate required.
• Willing and able to work the overnight shift (7 pm – 3 am, Mon‑Fri).
• Willing and able to work adjusted hours in accordance with New York City’s Annual Holiday Construction embargo (November – January).
• Ability to attend all required team and/or company meetings and events, which may be outside typical working hours.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay

Base salary of $62,400 – $83,200 per year.

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Company‑sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Commuter & Wellness reimbursement.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO).