Splicer
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Telecoms Engineering, Field/Service Technician, General Labor
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. , the Fiber Technician will be expected to undertake a lead and/or a foreman role in the field for both aerial and underground fiber related work.
In Addition, technician will be working 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. Able to troubleshoot and repair problems utilizing optical test equipment such as OTDRs, OSAMs, Fiber Identifiers, scopes and proper fiber standards and practices.
Should 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.
- Ability to travel and stay overnight within the coverage area.
- Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Other duties as assigned.
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