Fiber Splicer

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Blairs (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services Inc. seeks a Broadband Fiber Splicer for the Blairs, VA location to splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot fiber paths on coax and fiber projects, including verticals with 40–50 hours per week.

Applicants should have 3+ years of experience, own hand tools, a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a drug test and background check. Willingness to work outdoors and in public rights-of-way is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass drug screening and background check.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot forward/reverse signal paths for coax/fiber projects.
• Capable of optimizing nodes and familiar with harmonic nodes.
• Track and report daily work via digital methods (Email, Excel).
• Work hours: 40–50 per week.

Skills

TDR

Drug screening

Background check

Driver's license

Outdoors work

Team communication

Public Right of Way safety

DOT physical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Coring tools

Aerial lift equipment

PPE safety gear

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 Blairs, VA 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