Fiber Splicer Tele​/Cable

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency repair calls regarding all aspects of our customers’ OSP fiber optic network.
• Performs construction, splicing, distribution changes of OSP and ISP fiber optic.
• Performs tests on OSP and ISP networks to troubleshoot problems.
• Makes necessary repairs on the OSP and ISP facilities once problem is found.
• Assures network is functioning properly before leaving customer.
• Assists in maintaining inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when materials need to be.
• Night shift work is required due to the nature of maintenance.
• This position will be subject to call outs to meet service.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required as service demands.
• The work consists of related technical duties and is considered complex.
• Fiber optic construction and splicing can be complex, and skills should be kept up to date.
• The purpose of this position is to perform specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance, construction, and splicing of our customers’ fiber optics.

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship or internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Computer skills:
  Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Microsoft Outlook, Google Earth.
• Osha 10 – to be completed within 90 days of employment.

• Be able to exhibit competence in optical testing and troubleshooting using EXFO IOLM/OTDR/OLTS and interpret results.
• Perform panel prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC loose tube and ribbon.
• Understand how to re-enter existing industry standard FOC closures, identify hazards, mitigate hazards, and stow closure to standard to include Airtight test.
• Perform OSP Closure prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC loose tube and ribbon.
• Perform Mid-Sheath entry on all count cables to include loose tube and all ribbon configurations.
• Exhibit competency in single and mass fusion splicing.
• Be able to conduct accurate sheath audits for U/G and aerial plant.
• Be able to properly use live traffic identifier and interpret results.
• Exhibit a strong ability to organize data and provide clear deliverables.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.