Splicing Technician

Pay Scale:  $25 - $30/Per hour

Benefits & Perks: 

• Comprehensive health benefits plan including Medical, Dental, and Vision. 
• 401(k) with company match 
• 18% Verizon Wireless discount (primary line only, excludes unlimited plans) 
• Pet Protection Insurance through Nationwide 
• Gym/Exercise Facility Reimbursement through qualifying medical plans 
• Generous paid time off and 8 company-paid holidays (plus 1 floating holiday) 

What you’ll do: (Including, but not limited to):  

• Understand and practice all safety procedures in compliance with the OSHA and ASG standards.
• Complete with accuracy all required paperwork work and reporting in a timely manner as required by the company. 
• Prepare cable and perform both fusion and mechanical splices for aerial and underground applications; ensure proper bonding and grounding of an aerial and underground plant. 
• Ensure all splice closures and termination points are airtight and free of moisture. 
• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables, including high count ribbon fiber of 864 count or higher, and construct proper splice cases and fiber termination panels. 
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems. 
• Operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR, power meters, fusion splicing equipment, and understand the functions. 
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment. 
• Installation and dressing of cabling. 
• Install protectors and demarcation equipment at the customer premises. 
• Install and maintain vaults, mini-vaults, and manholes; identify individual fiber cables at splice and node locations. 
• Perform manual excavations, including utility exposure, transition, and termination. 
• Read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and cable schematics, fiber count reports, and verification reports. 
• Utilize all functions of RF meters, optical meters, TDR, OTDR, volt/ohm/amp meters, and monitoring software. 
• Assist others to complete their skilled tasks more effectively.
• Clean and prepare the construction site for work, remove debris and possible hazards Dig place pull utility products as required. 
• Locate & verify all utilities before and during construction.
• Able and willing to use hand tools to complete tasks. 
• Perform restoration back to existing conditions, place seed and straw. 
• Identify utilities and monitor digging by the dig crew to prevent utility hits. 
• Clean and maintain equipment. 
• Understand the basic scope of the project and all aspects of OSP construction. 
• Restock trucks with supplies and ensure crew has the proper tools and supplies to complete the job. 
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the responsibilities of this job classification.

What you’ll need:  

General 

Technical  

• Demonstrated experience with fiber optic cable splicing, testing and repair. 
• Proficiency with tools including cable strippers, crimpers, and test equipment. 
• Ability to complete testing and report results timely.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors of utility flags and markings on the ground.

Desired Skills  

• General knowledge of construction practices. 
• Able to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays when required. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Requires excellent communication and customer service skills  

Job Type: Full-Time – Hourly (Non-Exempt) 

Your Working Environment:   

• Must be comfortable working at great heights, in confined spaces, and be able to climb utility poles and balance while working on them.  
• Often requires driving utility vehicles and work outdoors within the elements. Travel and weekend work may be required. 

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Your Physical Requirements:  

• Must be able to work in aerial buckets that have a restriction of 300 pounds with PPE and tools, along with working from heights up to 45’.  
• Ability to lift and move up to 80 pounds including the ability to carry, climb, and operate an extension ladder (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds).