Fiber Optic Splicer – Travel-Heavy Field Technician

Cable Services Company; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation

Holiday

401K

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast service area.

The role requires frequent travel, overnight work (midnight–7am), and an on-call schedule to support emergency restoration. Candidates should have 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read maps and schematics, use fusion splicers and OTDR equipment, and handle

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
• Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
• Ability to distinguish between colors
• Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented
• Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
• Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
• Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
• Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed
• Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
• Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
• Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
• Frequently communicate with management on workload status
• May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
• Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Skills

Fiber splicing 2+ yrs

Color vision

Map reading

Organized

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

Fiber identifiers

Splicing tools

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems across a multi-state Northeast service area.

The role requires frequent travel, overnight work (midnight–7am), and an on-call schedule to support emergency restoration. Candidates should have 2+ years of fiber splicing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to read maps and schematics, use fusion splicers and OTDR equipment, and handle