Fiber Splicer
Cable Services Company, Inc.
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Job summary
Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Splicer to perform cable splicing in aerial, underground, indoor and outdoor settings. The role requires frequent travel, overnight work during off-peak hours, and weekend on-call for emergency restoration.
You will install and maintain fiber, read maps, and operate related equipment across multiple sites. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of fiber splicing experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
- Proficiency using fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and related tools.
- Ability to distinguish colors.
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
- Must be able to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system.
- Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment.
- Route, splice and terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside buildings.
- Work with OSP Project Managers to perform fusion splicing as directed.
- Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
- Operate aerial lift and related equipment.
- Be on-call for emergency restoration.
- Communicate workload status to management.
- Perform routine construction tasks and handle tools and materials safely.
- Complete all required company documentation (timesheets, truck reports, expense reports).
- Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime in order to meet project related deadlines.
Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. In addition this position requires frequent travel in which the employee would be away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
- Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
- Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
- Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed
- Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
- Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
- Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
- Frequently communicate with management on workload status
- May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
- Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
- Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
- Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project
- Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
- Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
- Ability to distinguish between colors
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented
- Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
- 5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
While performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk handle or operate object, tools or controls
Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment
Cable Services Company, Inc . is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity
- Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Vacation, Holiday and 401K
Requirements
Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime in order to meet project related deadlines.
Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. In addition this position requires frequent travel in which the employee would be away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
- Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
- Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
- Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed
- Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
- Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
- Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
- Frequently communicate with management on workload status
- May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
- Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
- Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
- Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project
- Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
- Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
- Ability to distinguish between colors
- Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented
- Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
- 5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
While performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk handle or operate object, tools or controls
Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment
Cable Services Company, Inc . is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity
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