Fiber Splicer

Hotwire Communications Ltd; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare

401K with match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Service discounts

Referral bonuses

Entertainment discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Hotwire Communications Ltd is seeking a skilled Fiber Splicer in Orlando to install and maintain fiber optic cables both underground and on utility poles, and to perform restoration work. You will prep and splice, operate fusion splicing equipment, conduct tests with OTDRs, and coordinate with System Engineers to meet compliance and service uptime.

This on-site role requires 3+ years of field experience, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to work days, weekends, and on-call shifts; SCTE

Formación

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written English communication.
• Active, clean driver's license in the state of hire.
• At least 3 years hands-on field experience in fiber splicing and restoration.
• Proficient with fusion splicing machine.
• Understand broadband, fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks.
• Ability to use OTDRs and fiber testing equipment.
• SCTE certification is a plus.
• Willingness to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays; on-call rotation.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and splice fiber optic cables, locate problems, and perform repairs.
• Install and maintain FTTH transmission and reception equipment.
• Manage network systems for private lines and diagnose service issues.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers per compliance.
• Collect and interpret engineering docs, schematics, OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams and regional engineering.
• Provide preventive 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 needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

English communication

Field experience

Educación

High school diploma

Herramientas

Fusion splicing machine

OTDRs

Fiber test equipment

Descripción del empleo

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.