Fiber Cable Splicer

Description

Team Fishel is interviewing for highly qualified Fiber Cable Splicers in our Columbus, Ohio office. This is an excellent career opportunity located within our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division.

Fiber Cable Splicers will be responsible for assisting Crew Leaders/Senior Technicians by completing projects safely, on time, and meeting and exceeding our customer’s specifications for quality. Great teammates master their skills in a fast‑paced environment, yet never compromise on their quality of work.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years experience in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, splice audit verifications, voice/data/fiber installation and termination experience, and OTDR and power meter testing.

• Our teammates are focused on safety at all times, keeping the customer, the public, ourselves, and our teammates safe.
• Our teammates are flexible with their schedule to provide outstanding service to our customers, including 45–50 hour work weeks, some weekends, some 2nd/3rd shifts, and on‑call duty (which is compensated).
• Our teammates are reliable—early or on‑time to our shop and to customer job sites.
• Our teammates have pride in their appearance and possess excellent customer service skills.
• Our teammates have a drive to learn fast and pride themselves on continuous learning.

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
• Review, interpret, and work with various maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Perform optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.

• Must possess at least a high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.
• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.
• Must have the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between multi‑mode and single‑mode fibers; CAT 3 and CAT 5; riser; fiber optic; PVC, riser‑rated and plenum cable; plenum and PVC environments.
• Must know universal communications color codes.
• Ability to work with others and work independently.
• Must possess utility pole/manhole awareness—bucket truck training and confined space training required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards, have a good driving record, and be able to operate a company vehicle.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401(k), and a company profit‑sharing plan!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran.