Fiber Optic Splicing Technician (On-Call)

Primoris Services Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Future, a Primoris Company, is seeking a fiber splicing technician to perform outside plant and inside plant fusion splicing, cable preparation, and documentation updates. You will work with SM/MM fibers, ribbon, and armored cables, following design specifications and safety requirements.

The role requires 1-3 years of fiber splicing experience, ability to read splice maps, operate fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, VFLs, and Traffic Identifier, and to be available for day/night shifts and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of fiber splicing and testing.
• Working knowledge of fusion machines, OTDRs, power meters and tools of the trade.
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and communicate professionally with co-workers and customers.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic Word/Excel skills/ computer literacy preferred.
• Requires a mixture of day and night work.
• Must have a Valid driver’s license.
• Be available for 7 day / 24-hour stand by on-call rotation as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work long and unpredictable hours if required.
• Ability to climb up and down ladders and operate a bucket truck as needed.
• Willingness to operate within a schedule that is subject to inclement weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Fusion splice SM or MM outside plant loose tube, inside plant tight buffered, and ribbon fiber optic cable.
• Prep, dress, and store fiber optic cabling to specifications and assemble equipment according to design specifications.
• Preparation of armored and non-armored cables, ribbon and loose tube fiber and mid-sheath applications.
• Perform live fiber cut-overs during maintenance hours.
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
• Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicers, power meter OTDR, VFL and Traffic Identifier.
• Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Testing

On-call shift

Team communication

Physical stamina

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meter

VFL

Traffic Identifier

Bucket truck

Job description

Future, a Primoris Company, is seeking a fiber splicing technician to perform outside plant and inside plant fusion splicing, cable preparation, and documentation updates. You will work with SM/MM fibers, ribbon, and armored cables, following design specifications and safety requirements.

The role requires 1-3 years of fiber splicing experience, ability to read splice maps, operate fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, VFLs, and Traffic Identifier, and to be available for day/night shifts and