Coax Splicer

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

A communications contractor is seeking a technician in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to handle fiber optic and cable network services. Responsibilities include splicing and troubleshooting coax constructions, optimizing nodes, and tracking work digitally. Candidates must have a high school diploma, 3+ years of experience preferred, and must pass a DOT physical. The role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and 401k opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Ability to work regularly outdoors in different weather types.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Read and understand technical instructions.
• Climb and operate Aerial lift bucket trucks.
• Knowledge of PPE for Public Right-of-way

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot coax construction.
• Track and report daily work via digital methods.
• Optimize nodes and be familiar with harmonic nodes.

Skills

Ability to use a TDR

Effective communication

Basic project tracking using Email and MS Excel

Knowledge of safe usage of Aerial lift Bucket Trucks

TDR usage

Outdoor outdoor work

On-call availability

PPE safety awareness

Public Right-of-way work

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Tools

Coring tools

Job description

Overview

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot forward and reverse signal paths for new coax construction and BAU projects. Typical Coax sizes are .625 and .875.
• Capable of optimizing nodes and familiar with harmonic nodes
• Track and report daily work via digital methods, Email, Excel, etc.

Qualifications

• Will require knowledge and proper safe usage of Aerial lift Bucket Trucks as well as the ability to use ladders. The ability to climb/hook is optional.
• Will require the ability to safely work within Public Right-of-way, including proper use and knowledge of applicable PPE.
• Perfect candidate will have their own hand tools including Coring tools. Tools may be supplied depending on experience level.
• Ability to work regularly outdoors in different weather types.
• Ability to use a TDR
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
• Ability to use Email and MS Excel for basic project tracking
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Pass a DOT physical

Benefits

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Casual work environment

If you meet the qualifications above and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.