Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Hotwire service discounts

Job summary

Hotwire Communications in Myrtle Beach, SC is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer to install and maintain fiber lines both underground and on poles, and to perform maintenance on existing cables.

The role requires hands-on splice work, proficiency with fusion splicers and OTDR equipment, and the ability to work with System Engineers and field teams on on-call rotation. Excellent communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent English communication
• Active driver’s license in state of hire
• 3+ years hands-on fiber splicing/field experience
• Proficiency with fusion splicing machine
• Understanding of broadband and fiber networks
• Ability to use OTDRs and fiber test equipment
• Willingness to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays on-call

Responsibilities

• Prep and splice fiber, locate problems, and repair as needed.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission equipment.
• Troubleshoot network issues and document changes.
• Coordinate with System Engineers and field teams.
• Support fiber maintenance and documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation as required.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicer

OTDR testing

Fiber optic testing

On-call rotation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Job description

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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.

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