Cable Splicer - Outside Plant (OSP)

Link Solutions, Inc.; Hinesville (GA); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health & Welfare benefits

Paid vacation

Paid federal holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Link Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cable Splicer Outside Plant (OSP) to join our team at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, GA.

The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic, copper, and coaxial networks to support DoD missions and secure communications. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of OSP experience, strong fiber/copper knowledge, and the ability to work outdoors in a field environment while following BICSI and DoD requirements.

Formación

• Five (5+) years installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing outside plant telecoms.
• Experience with fiber optic, copper, and coaxial systems in various environments.
• Knowledge of aerial, underground, and direct-buried plant environments.
• Ability to read telecommunications drawings and splice diagrams.
• Familiarity with industry standards and safety practices.

Responsabilidades

• Install, splice, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber, copper, and coaxial systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure network reliability.
• Diagnose faults, service interruptions, and connectivity issues.
• Maintain aerial, underground, and direct-buried cable systems.
• Conduct fiber splicing and testing with OTDRs and power meters.
• Update records, drawings, splice diagrams, and as-built docs.
• Inspect manholes, handholes, pedestals, MDFs, IDFs, and OSP facilities.
• Support route planning and infrastructure upgrades for capacity gains.
• Collaborate with government customers on requirements and improvements.
• Complete work orders and tickets within timelines, ensuring compliance.

Conocimientos

Fiber optic

Copper cable

Troubleshooting

OTDR testing

Field maintenance

Herramientas

OTDRs

Power meters

Cable analyzers

Descripción del empleo

Link Solutions, Inc. delivers reliable and effective Information Technology services to government clients in support of critical mission needs. Delivering a broad range of Infrastructure Operations, Application Development, Cybersecurity, Virtualization, Cloud and Mobility services.

If you’re looking for a technology company that values innovation, with a vision toward the future of the technology landscape, look no further than Link Solutions! Link is quality and compliance focused, under our guiding philosophy, “Mission First, Customer Always".

Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000-1:2018, and ISO 27001:2022 certifications; CMMC Level 2 certification; and CMMI Maturity Level 3 appraisals for both Services and Development.

Job Description

Link Solutions is seeking a Cable Splicer Outside Plant (OSP)to join our team at Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield, GA

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

The Cable Splicer (OSP) will play a critical role in supporting and maintaining the telecommunications infrastructure serving the Southeast Region Cyber Support Center (SE RCSC). In this position, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable systems that enable secure voice and data communications for mission-essential operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse communications network supporting Department of Defense initiatives while utilizing advanced telecommunications technologies and industry-leading practices. The ideal candidate is a hands-on telecommunications professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, working outdoors, and contributing to systems that support national defense missions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Install, splice, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable systems supporting telecommunications infrastructure.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance activities to ensure optimal network performance and reliability.
• Locate, diagnose, and resolve cable faults, service interruptions, and connectivity issues.
• Install, maintain, and repair aerial, underground, and direct-buried communication cable systems.
• Perform fusion and mechanical fiber splicing and conduct testing using OTDRs, power meters, and other telecommunications test equipment.
• Read, interpret, and update cable records, engineering drawings, schematics, splice diagrams, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct cable audits and infrastructure inspections of manholes, handholes, pedestals, telecommunications closets, MDFs, IDFs, and outside plant facilities.
• Maintain telephone poles, conduit systems, manholes, handholes, and outside plant distribution equipment.
• Support cable route planning, cable placement, and infrastructure upgrades to improve network performance and capacity.
• Collaborate with government customers to identify operational requirements and recommend telecommunications infrastructure improvements.
• Respond to service requests and ensure assigned work orders and trouble tickets are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI standards, OSHA regulations, DoD requirements, and industry best practices.
• Maintain accurate work documentation, inspection records, cable inventories, and project status reports.
• Support telecommunications modernization efforts and infrastructure expansion projects.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation:

• $29.42 per hour
• Full-Time (Monday-Friday)

This position is covered by the Service Contract Act (SCA). Compensation and benefits are provided in accordance with applicable wage determinations and contract requirements. Please see the Additional Information section below for benefit details.

Qualifications

• Five (5+) years of experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience with fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cable systems, including installation, testing, and repair.
• Experience working with aerial, underground, and direct-buried cable plant environments.
• Experience reading and interpreting telecommunications drawings, cable records, splice diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of BICSI standards, telecommunications installation practices, and industry regulations.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements and telecommunications industry best practices.
• Experience utilizing telecommunications test equipment, including OTDRs, optical power meters, cable analyzers, and fault-locating equipment.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot telecommunications infrastructure issues in a field environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles (acceptable driving record only).

Preferred:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Government, or military telecommunications infrastructure.
• Experience performing fiber optic fusion splicing, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• BICSI Installer, BICSI Technician, or other telecommunications industry certifications.
• FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or equivalent fiber optic certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• Experience maintaining as-built documentation, infrastructure records, and cable plant inventories.
• Experience supporting telecommunications infrastructure upgrades, modernization efforts, and expansion projects.
• Experience working with manholes, handholes, pedestals, duct banks, and outside plant distribution systems.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments in a fast-paced mission environment.

Additional Information

This position is covered under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

• Eligible employees receive Health & Welfare (H&W) benefits in accordance with applicable SCA requirements.
• Employees accrue paid sick leave based on hours worked, up to the applicable annual limit.
• Paid vacation is available based on length of qualifying service, with additional time earned at designated service milestones.
• Employees receive paid federal holidays in accordance with applicable requirements.

Benefits are provided in accordance with applicable Service Contract Act wage determinations and contract requirements.

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