Coax Splicer

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services is seeking a Coax Splicer for our Somerset, PA team. The role involves splicing, balancing, activating and troubleshooting coax signal paths for construction and ongoing projects, with emphasis on maintaining quality and safety in the field.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, 3+ years of coax experience, valid license, and the ability to pass background and drug tests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of coax splicing experience preferred.
• Experience with aerial lift bucket trucks and ladders.
• Ability to work safely in Public Right-of-Way with PPE.
• Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Able to pass background check and drug test.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Occasional on-call after-hours work.
• Able to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Coax splicing

Field experience

Team communication

Public Right-of-Way work

TDR tool use

On-call readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck

Ladders

PPE usage

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 aCoax Splicer for our Somerset, PA 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