Fiber Splicer

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services Inc. is seeking a Broadband Fiber Splicer for Beckley, WV. The role involves splicing, balancing, activating, and troubleshooting coax paths for new and BAU projects, with typical coax sizes .625 and .875.

The candidate should be able to optimize nodes and be familiar with harmonic nodes, and track daily work using email and Excel. Hours are 40–50 per week. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, pass background checks and drug screening, and be prepared for outdoor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass a drug screening.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather.
• Able to read and understand technical instructions.
• Willing to be at work daily at 7am.
• Occasional on-call for after-hours emergencies.
• Own hand tools including coring tools.
• Knowledge of aerial lift/bucket trucks.
• PPE safety knowledge for Public Right-of-way.
• DOT physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot coax paths for new/build projects.
• Optimize nodes and be familiar with harmonic nodes.
• Track and report daily work via digital methods (email, Excel).
• Hours per week: 40–50.

Skills

Teamwork

TDR operation

Communication

Email & Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lift equipment

Coring tools

Hand tools

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

We are looking for a Broadband Fiber Splicer for our Beckley, WV location.

Job Responsibilities (But not limited to)

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot forward and reverse signal paths for new coax construction and BAU projects. Typical Coax sizes are .625 and .875.
• Capable of optimizing nodes and familiar with harmonic nodes
• Track and report daily work via digital methods, Email, Excel, etc.
• Hours/Week: 40-50

Job Requirements

• Will require knowledge and proper safe usage of Aerial lift Bucket Trucks as well as the ability to use ladders. The ability to climb/hook is optional.
• Will require the ability to safely work within Public Right-of-way, including proper use and knowledge of applicable PPE.
• Perfect candidate will have their own hand tools including Coring tools. Tools may be supplied depending on experience level.
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Ability to work regularly outdoors in different weather types.
• Ability to use a TDR
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to be at work every day at 7am
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
• Ability to use Email and MS Excel for basic project tracking
• Possession of a valid Drivers license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• High School Diploma or G.E.D

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Casual work environment