Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical/dental/vision)

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Hotwire service discounts

Employee referral bonuses

Entertainment discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber optic cables both underground and on utility poles, and to perform maintenance on existing cables including testing and repairs.

The role requires proficiency with fusion splicing and fiber test equipment, plus the ability to work with FTTH systems and collaborate with System Engineers on test procedures. The position includes on-call duties and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Excellent English communication (oral and written).
• Must have active, clean state drivers license in the hiring state.
• At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration.
• Proficient with fusion splicing machine.
• Understand broadband communication, fiber optics & Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use OTDRs and fiber testing equipment as required.
• SCTE certification a plus.
• Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays; on-call rotation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform repairs. Proficient with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
• Install and maintain transmission/reception equipment for FTTH.
• Maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for service issues.
• Initiate test/turn-up procedures with System Engineers per company standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering docs including schematics and OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams across IT and regional engineering units.
• Provide preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
• Maintain network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Collaborate with engineering team to ensure connections meet specs.
• Work on on-call rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicing machine

OTDR testing

Broadband & fiber optics

Valid drivers license

Tools

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.