Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications; Boca Raton, Boynton Beach (FL, FL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401K plan

Paid vacation

Employee service discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Hotwire Communications seeks a Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber optic networks both underground and on utility poles, including FTTH equipment and testing.

You will prep and splice fibers, locate faults with fusion splicer and OTDRs, participate in on-call rotations, and ensure documentation and compliance. The role requires 3+ years field experience, strong English communication, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays.

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration.
• Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine.
• Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDRs, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables and locate problem areas with fusion splicer and test equipment.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for issues.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers per compliance standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering docs including schematics and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and related departments.
• Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Work with engineering team to ensure connections meet specifications.
• On-call schedule rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Fiber optics

Communication skills

Field experience

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Fusion splicer

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Descripción del empleo

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation of new cable lines, both underground and on utility poles, and also performs maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed. This requires proficiency with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
• Install and maintain transmission and reception equipment for FTTH network.
• Install and maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers in accordance with company compliance standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams, including: IT, regional engineering teams and any other department as related to fiber network.
• Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
• Maintain proper network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Work within the engineering team to ensure all connections are within required specifications.
• Work on an on-call schedule rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
• Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
• At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration
• Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine
• Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks
• Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR’s, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed.

BENEFITS:

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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