Fiber Optic Technician - Long Haul/OPGW

Comlink Solutions, LLC; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental & Vision Plans

401(k) with Employer Match

FSA for Health & Dependent Care

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Comlink Solutions is a fiber solutions company providing fiber optic cabling and splicing services. We seek splicers with long haul and OPGW experience to join our team and travel as required. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package on top of opportunities to learn and advance within the company.

The position emphasizes fiber splicing, testing, safety, and travel across multiple markets, with a strong focus on quality and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated splicing work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of OPGW processes and procedures.
• Experience knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment, and OTDR testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret splicing documents and network designs for each job.
• Perform fusion splicing and complete testing as required (OPGW).
• Travel to assigned job locations and complete testing and closeout packages for routes.
• Access panels in manholes/hand holes as needed.
• Identify fiber types and determine fibers to be used.
• Document splicing records and job site notes.
• Follow all safety standards and company procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and vehicles as required.
• Perform OTDR testing and learn current splicing techniques.
• Protect company confidential information and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem Solving

Written & Verbal Communication

Safety Consciousness

Travel Readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering

Tools

Fujikura fusion splicing equipment

OTDR testing equipment

OPGW knowledge

Job description

Compensation Range For a Sr. Fiber Optic Technician

Comlink Solutions is a fiber solutions company providing fiber optic cabling and splicing services. We build and maintain large fiber networks for national network providers and telecommunications carriers in multiple markets. We have opportunities for splicers experienced with long haul and OPGW work to join our team. Comlink provides opportunities to learn, advance your career, and together we create a culture of accomplishment, growth, and success that we all share in. Give us an opportunity to learn more about each other and see how you can benefit from our competitive pay and employee benefit package including:

• The base pay rate range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Shift differential pay available for night work
• Medical Plans, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Match, eligible after 90 days
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Compensation Range For a Sr. Fiber Optic Technician

Comlink Solutions is a fiber solutions company providing fiber optic cabling and splicing services. We build and maintain large fiber networks for national network providers and telecommunications carriers in multiple markets. We have opportunities for splicers experienced with long haul and OPGW work to join our team. Comlink provides opportunities to learn, advance your career, and together we create a culture of accomplishment, growth, and success that we all share in. Give us an opportunity to learn more about each other and see how you can benefit from our competitive pay and employee benefit package including:

• The base pay rate range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Shift differential pay available for night work

Comprehensive Benefit Package

• Medical Plans, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Employer Match, eligible after 90 days
• Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits – Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Position Summary

This position is responsible for fiber splicing; preparation, installation and repair of single fiber optic cable using fusion splicing equipment. Performs testing of fiber on large scale networks and requires travel. In this position you may be assigned to work in a local market, or travel to various states. Health and safety are a top priority for Comlink next to delivering quality products and services to our customers which means to keep you safe, you are also responsible for following all safety protocols, standards, and expectations.

Essential Functions

• Accurately read and interpret basic splicing documents, splicing engineer packets and network plan designs in preparation for each job
• Perform specialized splicing techniques applicable with OPGW work and complete testing as required.
• Travel to assigned job location and perform required testing and closeout packages for entire length of assigned route.
• At the job site, access panels through manholes and/or hand holes
• Identify type of fiber cable within fiber cases and determine fibers to be used
• Using a fusion splicer, splice fiber optic cable in a variety of elements, indoor and outdoor
• Repair fiber optic cable as required
• Document and maintain accurate splicing records and job site notes
• Responsible for complying with all safety standards
• Responsible for upkeep and maintaining company vehicle, inventory, and small tools
• Follow all administrative processes and procedures
• Perform testing processes using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
• Learn and keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques
• Protects and keeps company proprietary information confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Requirements

• Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years demonstrated splicing work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of OPGW processes and procedures
• Experience knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment, and OTDR testing equipment
• Must possess strong problem solving, decision making, analytical skills and organizational skills
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures
• Ability to work from an Aerial lift truck and/or ladder
• Ability to use light source and power meters
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Position requires driving between work sites
• Travel is required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug tests as required

Preferred Knowledge And Experience

• Knowledge of Fast Reporter software
• Experience with Google earth files

This position requires a combination of mobile and sedentary work with the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, to perform work frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, manholes, and other confined areas. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways and to perform work in a confined space. Crouching and climbing where body agility is emphasized is required on a frequent basis. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move equipment and objects up to 75 pounds. Must be able to meet physical requirements to perform work using equipment including, but not limited to, ladders and bucket truck operating lifts. Visual acuity to perform activities related to computer work, finger dexterity for keyboarding and operating related job equipment and hand tools.

Comlink Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.