Fiber Splicer
$48,000–$90,000 year
On-siteMuncy, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems by splicing, terminating, and routing cables in equipment racks, central offices, and outdoor environments. Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures and nodes while operating aerial lifts and related equipment. Read design maps, fiber schematics, and basic electronic designs to guide fusion splicing as directed by OSP Project Managers. Perform occasional construction tasks such as pulling cables, climbing ladders, and digging with hand tools. Accurately complete required documentation including timesheets and truck reports while maintaining company vehicles and tools. Work in air, underground, indoor, and outdoor settings near busy highways, often requiring overnight travel and overtime to meet project deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
- Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
- Ability to distinguish between colors
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented
- Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
- Must be available for overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am)
- Must be available for shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration
- Must be on-call for emergency restoration
- Must be able to occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
- Must be able to occasionally stand, walk handle or operate object, tools or controls
- Must be able to work near busy highways and streets
- Must be able to work in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment
- Must reside in the United States
Desired Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
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