Fiber Splicer

Centric Infrastructure Group
San Antonio, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2024

The Splicer is responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, installing CPE into customer house, documenting, and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. This position will consist of FTTH daytime, but possibility of some night work.
2. Fusion splice, terminate and install assortment of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber up to an 288ct fiber cable.
3. Construct a splice case, including but not limited to bounding, slack storage and sealing.
4. Must know the fiber optic color code system (Must be able to discern colors).
5. Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics and diagrams.
6. Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including traffic meters, fusion splicer, power meter, VFL and OTDR.
7. Troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
8. Install and maintain CPE local area networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
9. Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
10. Perform skilled troubleshooting from the MDF to the demarcation point including CPE
11. Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
12. Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
13. Locate buried copper and fiber optic cabling
14. Record and report all record changes immediately
15. Ensure that both he/she and all employees comply with proper safety standards/ procedures and work practices according to OSHA standards, Future Infrastructure and/or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
16. Able to participate in on-call rotation 24/7/365 and work overtime with/without prior notice.
17. Must be able to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
  • At least 1 years of experience with Fiber Terminations, Fusion Splicing and Testing in an ISP and OSP environment.
  • OTDR Testing and Trace Analysis.
  • Power Meter Testing.
  • Ideal candidate should also have experience as a fiber optic technician, fiber optic splicer, construction with fiber optic background, or fiber optic telecommunications.
  • Clean & Valid Driver's License.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
  • Job requires employee to stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time, climb ladders, walk considerable distances on worksite, lift objects up to 50 lbs, pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
  • Work is performed outside with the exposure of weather extremes such as but not limited to, heat, rain, and cold.

Why Should I Apply?

  • Competitive base pay Commissions
  • Great benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shield TX)
  • Generous PTO Policy
  • 10 Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) plan with 5% match

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