Cable Splicer

Frontier Communications Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,081 - 64,333; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Communications Corporation is seeking a Cable Splicer in Los Angeles, CA. Responsibilities include setting up, racking, splicing, repairing, and testing cables while managing various physical tasks. The role requires a valid California class ‘C’ driver's license and the ability to meet specific physical demands.

The ideal candidate will have experience in telecommunications and demonstrate proficiency with hand and mechanical tools. Join a company committed to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Valid California class 'C' driver's license required.
• Ability to pass tests set by the Company.
• Experience as Cable Splicer or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, rack, splice, repair and test cable.
• Handle various tools and perform physical tasks.
• Maintain detailed records of work activities.

Skills

Color perception

Ability to distinguish audible tones

Handling and climbing ladders

Education

California class ‘C’ driver's license

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Boom trucks

Standard manual transmission vehicles

Job description

Cable Splicer

Req ID: CABLE014103

Job Title: Cable Splicer

Location: 5546 WESTLAWN AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90066

Union: CWA 9003 - CBA 004

Hiring Manager: Robert Johns

# of Openings: 1

Posting Dates: 6/16/26 - 6/29/26

Wage Range: $24.74 - $46.70 per hour

Summary

Set up, rack, splice, transfer, repair, rearrange, bond, pressurize, and test aerial, underground, and buried cable. Mount, cut‑in, and repair cable terminal and load coil cases. Rearrange service drops, aerial, and buried jumper wire and step poles. Operate company vehicles as required. Perform such work under minimum supervision.

General Duties

• The nature of this work involves a variety of tasks with general guidelines for making transfers, line cuts, and cable rearrangements.
• Handle and climb ladders and poles, work at heights in boom trucks, enter tunnels, buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, and manholes to place materials.
• Work with small hand tools, mechanical equipment, test equipment, color‑coded and tone‑identified wires in the connection of wires and cables to other telephone equipment and in connecting cable pairs together. Requires understanding written specifications and following established procedures of moderate complexity.
• Splice by twisting and/or soldering or by joining with prescribed wire connectors (aerial, underground, buried, submarine, building, multiple conductor cable, coaxial cable, and other wire). Cover conductors with insulating materials.
• Place and connect cable terminals and NIDS.
• Frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting of moderate to heavy weight objects throughout the workday.
• Read and interpret cut sheets and work order prints to complete assignments.
• Keep detailed written records of work activity.
• Place hermetically sealed free‑breathing or encapsulated splice closures.
• Use electrical test equipment to verify and determine defective wire in cable.
• Perform cable acceptance tests to determine if cable meets specified requirements.
• Load required tools and materials on boom trucks, vans, pick‑up trucks, and drive to work location.
• Use test equipment to check for gas in manholes and may have to empty water and other debris from manholes.
• Test all cable pressure systems and air‑test hermetically sealed closures for leaks.
• May be required to perform additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.

Basic Qualifications

• Tests – Results obtained in standard tests for this position must meet the minimum requirements established by the Company in accordance with Company policy.
• Experience – Management will designate the experience level required for each vacancy.
• First consideration will be given to an individual who in the last ten years has successfully held the position of Cable Splicer or OSP Construction Installer/Splicer or who possesses equivalent experience (i.e., other telecommunications company experience).
• Second consideration will be given to an individual who has successfully held positions such as Communications Specialist, Customer Service Technician I/II/III, Fiber Network Field Technician, Internal Communications Technician, Line worker, Plant Construction Installer, Public Access Sales Technician, Collector/Maintainer, Public Communications Field Technician, Senior Communications Specialist, or Special Equipment Installer, or who possesses the equivalent experience.
• Third consideration will be given to an individual who has successfully held positions such as Buried Service Wire Technician, Equipment Maintainer, Equipment Installer, Frame Worker or Frame Maintainer, or who possesses the equivalent experience.
• If no individuals meet the above criteria, consideration will be given to all other individuals.
• Must possess, at time of appointment, a valid California class “C” driver's license. If required, must demonstrate proficiency in operating a vehicle equipped with a standard manual transmission and may be required to obtain a valid California Class “A” driver's license after appointment.
• Must possess the ability to perceive differences in colors.
• Must possess the ability to distinguish audible tones/levels.
• Legally required Criminal Records Check – Employee will be required to be fingerprinted and pass the Department of Justice criminal records screening process. Continuous monitoring will be conducted while employed.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Equity and Inclusion Statement

Frontier Communications is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.