Cable Splicer Citywide G00014

Cable Splicer (7308) - Citywide - (G00014)

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Department: Citywide
Job class:7308-Cable Splicer
Salary range: $ - $
Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time
Exam type: Class Based Test
Rule: Rule of the List
List type: Entrance

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.

Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening:October 7th, 2025
• Final date to receive applications: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement will close on
  October 20th, 2025 at 5 pm PST.
• Compensation: $125,216– $152,230
• Recruitment : CBT-7308 – G00014

7308 Cable Splicer

Under general supervision, performs journey level cable repair and troubleshooting tasks relative to installation and maintenance of communication, data exchange, monitoring, and alarm systems owned or subscribed to by the City and County of San Francisco.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

The essential functions of this position include:

• Installs, arranges, splices, terminates and tests data and telecommunication cables, including copper and/or fiber optics cables.
• Troubleshoots copper cable and fiber optic installations using copper analyzing equipment, optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs), power meters and light sources, and other diagnostic tools, equipment and procedures.
• Locates and repairs cable faults; installs underground cable; performs cable sizing, gauging, splicing, terminating and closing; uses proper confined space entry procedures in underground vaults.
• Installs, arranges, disconnects and troubleshoots telephone facilities and services subscribed to or owned by the City and County of San Francisco; utilizes field testing equipment to test and troubleshoot analog and digital services.
• Performs installations, testing, and acceptance of voice and data grade circuits on both copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Performs software administration on telephone switches and various telecommunication systems, including public safety systems; installs horizontal telephone and voice data station wiring.
• Maintains and updates database of installation and repair work, service requests and work orders; maintains database of parts and components inventory.
• Provides technical expertise and information to engineering staff and outside wiring contractors as needed.
• Estimates cost of voice and data installations; maintains records of materials ordered.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

1.
Specialty A:
Four years experience working in the telecommunications industry as a Cable Splicer, which includes two years experience installing, arranging, splicing, terminating and testing copper cabling and two years experience installing, arranging, splicing, terminating and testing fiber optics cabling;

OR

Specialty B:
Four years experience working in the telecommunications industry as a Technician, Installer, Central Office Technician, Wireless Technician or Private Branch Exchange Technician;

AND

2. LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: possession of a current valid Driver License.

Special Requirements:

Performance of essential duties require: considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; excellent visual acuity; exposure to inclement weather and working conditions that are somewhat disagreeable in underground locations; the use of ladders and aerial lift bucket; and lifting of up to 50 pounds of equipment. Candidates must…