Fiber Splicing Technician III

Job Title

Fiber Splicing Technician III

Kansas City, KS

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

CNS, a Congruex Company, is looking for a Fiber Splicing Technician to join our Construction team. Learn more about our operating unit at:

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables.

• Diagnosing faulty cable plant:
  Identifying, detecting, and resolving issues that have known performance problems.
• Provide field notes and proposals to resolve issues for client’s review and approval.
• End-of-Line Network Testing:
  Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal transmission and network performance.
• Cable Prep:
  Ensure that cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during installation.
• Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures:
  Constructing fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings for fiber optic equipment and connections.
• Splice Color for Color Fibers:
  When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers are connected.
• Cable Management:
  Organize the cables neatly within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and secured to prevent tangling or damage.
• Sealing and Placement of Case:
  Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental elements.
• Read Prints and Maps:
  Examine Splice Matrix and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments.
• Splice off color and multiple cables in one enclosure.
• Jumping Trays:
  Routing fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways within the enclosure.
• Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases:
  Splicing fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different cables.
• Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases.
• Rehab gel-filles cases:
  The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks.
• Redlining and Documentation:
  Marking up or annotating existing drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections.
• Case swaps and audits:
  Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another.
• May pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to do physical labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of cables, location of utilities, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers.
• Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team player.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc.
• Ability to listen and to follow directions.
• Must be organized, multi-tasked oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Ability to work in high places on ladders and poles.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to distinguish different…