Fiber Optic Splicer

Summary
Position requires incumbent to work as part of a small team or individually to splice and maintain fiber routes.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of fiber installation experience with ability to take direction and learn from experience
• OTDR experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently
• Ability to read, understand, and update splice documentation and maps as required
• Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools
• Knowledge of basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to use and take care of hand tools and mechanical equipment
• Ability and interest in performing work in the field
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Physical ability to lift 75+lbs. and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other employees and the general public
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time (travel required is 50% to include overnight).
• Ability to be covered by company auto insurance plan

Essential Functions

• Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber
• Proficient in fiber color codes, in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter, and OTDR
• Climb and use ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant
• Perform aerial construction activities such as installing aerial fiber and fiber storage (snow shoes)
• Perform underground construction activities, including but not limited to, pulling new cable/fiber through short conduits, opening underground vaults or pedestals making minor repairs if required.
• Complete production reports
• Dig holes, work with hand tools, restore landscaping
• Lay fiber innerduct and pull fiber through existing ducts
• Operate heavy equipment and excavation truck
• Operate pipe and cable locators and mark underground utilities
• Measure and record installed quantities of fiber
• Assist on overall job including all tasks required to build and install a site per customer specifications
• Maintain clean, orderly environment adhering to company policies and industry regulation/standard(s) (OSHA)