Fiber Optic Splicer

Job Description

Job Description

In this role an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency within the following responsibilities and competencies; to perform tasks associated with the electronic upgrade and splicing fiber optical telecommunication systems. Such as but not limited to:

• Prep, Dress, Store fiber optic cabling to specifications and assemble equipment according to design specifications.
• Perform fiber optic splicing as well as understand engineering and splicing drawings.
• Read interpret and understand fiber matrix, plant design files and complete required documentation files, such as asbuilts in electronic and/or hard copy as required.
• Prep of armored/unarmored cables, ribbon and loose tube fiber, mid-sheaths.
• Installation and re-enter of various enclosure types, patch panel, muxs e.g. (WDM / CWDM / DWDM).
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables (vertical/horizontal).
• Perform splicing and testing on aerial activate, and troubleshoot fiber links after installation, and /or underground fiber plant.
• Hanging and securing of enclosures and storage loops in aerial/ underground locations.
• Maintain proper inventory of vehicle-based on work assignment.
• Operate vehicle and bucket lift safely, following all safety and traffic regulations.
• Prepare paperwork to track daily production, and accurately record completed work on job site blueprints.
• Other responsibilities as directed by Supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• One year experience Corning certification
• Ability to pass criminal background and drug screening.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment & communicate professionally with co-workers, homeowners, and customers.
• Ability to climb telephone poles daily approximately 20’ in height.
• Ability to lift and/or pull 75lbs.

Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred.
• Field of study and or work experience: Fiber Optics, Electrician, or Telecommunications a plus.

Working Conditions

This position requires working safely in various environments, included but not limited to the following:

• Indoor and Outdoor environments in all weather conditions,
• Use of aerial bucket trucks, ladders, tower sites, buildings, rooftops, within customers premise, rear easements, manholes/vaults, and along highways.
• Sit, stand, climb or walk for long periods of time.
• Handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and lift and/or pull 75lbs or more several times a day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work various shifts to accommodate for scheduled maintenance windows, emergency outages, and on-call schedules.
• Availability for periodic overnight and/or night time work.

Benefits Include

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

Company Description

Founded in 2018; Fiber Optic Solutions, LLC is an end to end provider of turn-key optical network planning, installation and maintenance.

At FOS we strive to know our clients, understand their end goals and take pride in making them a reality through intense focus on our core company values: safety, integrity and hard work.
Our state of the art project management process is second to none in terms of quality, consistency, transparency and customer service.

Company Description

Founded in 2018; Fiber Optic Solutions, LLC is an end to end provider of turn-key optical network planning, installation and maintenance.\r\n\r\nAt FOS we strive to know our clients, understand their end goals and take pride in making them a reality through intense focus on our core company values: safety, integrity and hard work.\r\nOur state of the art project management process is second to none in terms of quality, consistency, transparency and customer service.