Compensation & Benefits:- Pay Range: $40.00 - $55.00
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision programs with 60-80% company contribution.
- Long Term and Short-Term Disability.
- 401K with Company match.
- Annual clothing allowance.
- Licensing assistance.
Summary:The primary responsibility of the Fiber Splice Technician will be to prep and splice fiber optic cables in outdoor settings, read, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, and maintain control of OSP activities surrounding the assigned project. The candidate will take and maintain accurate splicing and field notes and support project timelines, in addition to performing end to end OTDR tests, reviewing test results for acceptable loss readings, and providing close out packages complete with pictures, formal loss results, and redlined schematic documentation.
Responsibilities:- Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables.
- Construct a proper splice case.
- Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
- Perform work in accordance with industry standards.
- Read and follow design engineers' instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
Prepare engineering field notes.
- Interpret buried and aerial telecom facilities in records, maps and in the field with clarity and detail.
- Perform bi-directional OTDR testing, along with power meter testing, and capture loss to ensure splicing loss budget is adhered to.
- Create complete close out documentation packets for all splice locations.
Assist with creating MOP's for maintenance window work on live fiber. - Maintain safety standards, and values safety more than anything else
- All other tasks as assigned by management.
Skills:- Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Requirements:- Prior experience performing mid-sheath entries (ring cuts), and buffer tube ring cuts.
- Prior experience with troubleshooting fiber in an Active/PON/FTTP environment.
- Skilled at working with DWDM and CWDM equipment and testing different wavelengths.
- Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol and background check requirements.
Physical Requirements:- Lifting/Carrying (25-100lbs) daily - Equipment
- Bending/Twisting (6-10 hours) daily
- Standing (6-10 hours) daily
- Repetitive Motion (strip/cleave/splice) 6-10 hours daily
- Walking (6-10 hours) daily
- Pushing/Pulling/Lifting (6-10 hours) daily
