Fiber Optic Splicing & Testing Technician — Travel

EPS; Missouri; On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training Resources

Career Path Planning

Professional Certification Incentives

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicing Technician for an immediate full-time role. You will terminate, splice, document and test fiber lines for customers’ networks, with 5 years of experience and EXFO equipment preferred.

Travel is required to serve diverse client sites across North America. We offer comprehensive benefits including training, per diem, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision plans, 401k match, and career path planning.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree preferred.
• CWDM and DWDM experience preferred.
• Experience in carrier technologies a plus.
• Positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be highly organized.
• Must display strong work ethic, punctuality and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards.
• Perform installation of fiber optic equipment and patch panels.
• Working knowledge of fiber optics.
• Basic knowledge of networking.
• Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment.
• Terminate, splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
• Learn and adhere to all safety standards.
• Read and understand blue prints, designs and work scopes.
• 5 years previous experience.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Punctuality

Education

Associates or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

Fusion splicer

Mechanical splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Traffic identifiers

Digital multimeters

Cleavers

Strippers

Buffer tube splitters

Cable ring tools

Hand tools

Toners

Duct rodders

Ladders

Bucket trucks

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking an experienced Fiber Splicing Technician for an immediate full-time role. You will terminate, splice, document and test fiber lines for customers’ networks, with 5 years of experience and EXFO equipment preferred.

Travel is required to serve diverse client sites across North America. We offer comprehensive benefits including training, per diem, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision plans, 401k match, and career path planning.