Splicer 1

About the role

The Splicer position is a mid-level to senior level construction worker that can perform both aerial and underground cable and fiber installation work, splice fiber, and has a good working knowledge of aerial and underground rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a lead and/or a foreman role in the field for both aerial and underground fiber related work.
• Work with DWDM light meters, OSAM's, tunable light sources, OTDR, CWDM, DWDM, single channel and mux wave management, piggy backed parent/child enclosure setups, FTTu, FTTh, RFoG, Matrix CREATION, Fiber as-built's and terminology.
• Truss and repair problems utilizing optical test equipment such as OTDRs, OSAMs, Fiber Identifiers, scopes and proper fiber standards and practices.
• Be familiar with OLT/PON cards and equipment, Patch panel and relay rack management and fiber connector preparation and care.
• Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber.
• Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR.
• Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
• Be available for 7day/24-hour, standby periods every 2 weeks.
• Climb and use ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant.
• Perform aerial construction activities, including but not limited to, installing aerial fiber, installing fiber storage (snowshoes), completing pole transfers, and performing cleanup work.
• Perform underground construction activities, including pulling new cable/fiber through conduits, digging up and repairing damaged conduit and underground vaults or pedestals.
• Able to travel and stay overnight within the coverage area.
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR.
• Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
• Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Skills

• Fiber optic termination and splicing.
• Underground and aerial construction activities.
• Use of optical test equipment.
• OLT/PON card and equipment familiarity.
• Basic computer skills.

Pay

Salary Range $25.00 to $29.00 per hour

Schedule

This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state laws.