Sr. Fiber Splicing Technician
Comlink Solutions · Plymouth, MN · 5 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$30–$45/hrFull-time
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $30.00 to $45.00 per hour. Shift differential pay is available for night and emergency work.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefit Package including medical plan, dental and vision plans, FSA for health and dependent care, 401(k) with employer match, paid term life and AD&D insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, company-funded health savings account, and tuition reimbursement.
- Company truck, mobile phone or mobile phone reimbursement, boot voucher program.
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer benefits including life and AD&D insurance, critical illness and accident insurance.
Essential Functions
- Accurately read and interpret splicing documents, splicing engineer packets, and network plan designs in preparation for each job.
- Interface with customers to discuss job requirements, foresee potential issues, provide technical advice, and troubleshoot problems.
- Plan and lead jobs from beginning to end; may provide work direction and immediate supervision of more junior fiber technicians.
- Use a fusion splicing equipment to splice fiber optic cable, single or mass fusion, in a variety of elements, indoor and outdoor.
- Analyze and prepare test results for customer presentation.
- Document and maintain accurate splicing records and job site notes.
- Comply with all safety standards.
- Maintain company vehicle, inventory, and small tools.
- Keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques.
Requirements
- Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years demonstrated splicing work experience on large fiber networks.
- Expert knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment.
- Full proficiency in ribbon splicing procedures.
- Expert knowledge using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR).
- Knowledge of Google earth files.
- Knowledge of Fast Reporter software.
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures.
- Ability to work from an aerial lift truck and/or ladder.
- Ability to use light source and power meters.