Fiber Optic Splicer — OTDR & Fusion Specialist

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Romney (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to prepare and splice fiber optic cables within a telecommunications system. You will read and analyze data, operate OTDR and fusion splicing equipment, and document daily production and materials.)

You may lift splice enclosures, work in enclosed spaces, outdoors in all weather, and travel across West Virginia as needed, including climbing and aerial work. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driver’s abstract and valid full-driver's license.
• Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program.
• Low Voltage or structured cabling installation is an asset.
• Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber.
• Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, lift, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Operate technical equipment including Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR) and fusion splicing equipment for single and ribbon fiber.
• Complete daily production reports to document work performed while tracking and communicating daily production and materials.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment.
• Comfortably work in cramped and/or enclosed spaces for extended periods of time as well as aerial work by ladder, gaffing, or aerial lift device.

Skills

Driver's license

Drug test

Field work

Reading data

Tools

OTDR

Fusion splicing equipment

Bucket truck

Hand tools

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicer to prepare and splice fiber optic cables within a telecommunications system. You will read and analyze data, operate OTDR and fusion splicing equipment, and document daily production and materials.)

You may lift splice enclosures, work in enclosed spaces, outdoors in all weather, and travel across West Virginia as needed, including climbing and aerial work. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test is required.