FIBER SPLICER

gts-yes; City of Syracuse, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS is seeking a Fiber Splicer to terminate and test both aerial and underground fiber optic systems. You will update project tracking data and handle customer-required paperwork, ensuring compliance with EIA/TIA standards.

The role includes preparing and splicing fiber optic cable, and using OTDR, optical power meters and fiber identifiers. The position requires interaction with project owners and engineers, and you may provide backup to other roles as directed by management.

Qualifications

• Customer service interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating scope changes to the Project Manager.
• Fiber splicing skills: preparing outside plant fiber cables for splicing and operating test equipment.
• Willing to serve as backup to other positions as directed.

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test aerial and underground fiber optic systems.
• Update and maintain project tracking information (production sheets, time sheets, customer paperwork).
• Prepare and splice fiber optic cable.

Job description

A Fiber Splicer is responsible for terminating and testing aerial and underground fiber optic systems, updating and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets, time sheets and customer required paperwork. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance with EIA/TIA standards and applicable building codes. The Fiber Splicer will be responsible for prepping and splicing fiber optic cable. Familiar with fiber optic splice closures, OTDR testing, Optical power meter and Fiber Identifier.

Requirements

• Customer Service – Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
• Fiber Splicing Skills – Preparing various types of outside plant fiber optic cables for splicing, operating fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
• Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 or older.
• Have a good driving record.
• Able to pass Background and Drug screening.
• Able to obtain DOT Medical Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Grasp and manipulate various hand tools.
• Twist, bend, pull, push reach, and stoop regularly.
• Standing up to 14 hours per day.

About the Company

GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.