Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare/Dental/Vision

401K with match

Paid vacation & sick leave

Volunteer time

Parental leave

Service discounts

Referral bonuses

Entertainment discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber lines underground and on poles, plus perform testing and repairs on existing networks.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of hands-on fiber splicing experience and be proficient with fusion splicing and OTDR testing. A clean driver's license is required; SCTE certification is a plus. On-call rotation and weekend/evening work are expected.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years hands-on field experience in fiber splicing and restoration.
• Proficiency with fusion splicing machine and fiber test equipment.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• State driver's license in the hiring state with a clean record.
• SCTE certification is a plus.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays, including on-call rotations.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problems, and perform repairs.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and resolve service issues.
• Coordinate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers.
• Review engineering docs, schematics, and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and third-party providers.
• Provide preventative maintenance for fiber network and FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with third-party providers.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure connections meet specs.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber splicing

English communication

On-call flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fusion splicing machine

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Job description

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
• SCTE certification a plus
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks

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.