Coax Splicer

Fiber Network Services, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); 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

Fiber Network Services, Inc. is seeking a Broadband Coax Splicer for its Roanoke, VA team to splice and troubleshoot coax networks on new and ongoing projects.

Responsibilities include balancing and activating signal paths, optimizing nodes, and documenting daily work with digital tools. A high school diploma and field experience are preferred, with safety training and DOT requirements potentially needed.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
• Must be able to operate safely in diverse weather and outdoor conditions.
• DOT physical and drug test clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot forward and reverse signal paths for coax construction and BAU projects (typical coax sizes .625 and .875).
• Optimize nodes and be familiar with harmonic nodes.
• Track and report daily work via digital methods (Email, Excel).

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reading technical instructions

TDR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

TDR

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Broadband Coax Splicer for our Roanoke, VA team.

Job Responsibilities (But not limited to):

• 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.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• 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.
• Ability to use a TDR
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• Valid Driver’s license
• Able to pass a background check and drug test
• Ability to work regularly outdoors in different weather types.
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

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