Fiber Splicer

Fiber Network Services Inc.; Stephens City (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Casual work environment

Job summary

Fiber Network Services Inc. is seeking a Broadband Fiber Splicer for our Stephens City, VA location. The role requires outdoor work, 40-50 hours per week, and hands-on splicing of fiber and coax paths with safe practices.

The candidate should have 3+ years of experience, a high school diploma or GED, and be able to pass drug and background checks, with a valid driver’s license. DOT physical may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fiber splicing or related field experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to obtain a valid driver’s license and pass drug, background checks.
• Willing to work outdoors in varying weather and be on-call.
• Must be able to read technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot coax signal paths.
• Maintain and balance nodes; handle typical coax sizes .625 and .875.
• Use TDR to test lines and document results.
• Report daily progress via email or Excel.
• Comply with PPE and DOT safety requirements.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Signal testing

Team communication

Troubleshooting

Safe work practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Aerial lift

Bucket trucks

Coring tools

TDR

MS Excel

Email

Job description

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor offering a full range of fiber optic and cable network services. Servicing Cox Communications, Comcast Cable, Segra and Suddenlink in the States of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in Washington D.C., we are a trusted resource for cabling and maintaining high-speed internet connectivity via fiber optic and coaxial systems.

We are looking for a Broadband Fiber Splicer for our Stephens City, VA location.

Job Responsibilities (But not limited to):

• Splice, balance, activate and troubleshoot forward and reverse signal paths for new coax construction and BAU projects. Typical Coax sizes are .625 and .875.
• Capable of optimizing nodes and familiar with harmonic nodes
• Track and report daily work via digital methods, Email, Excel, etc.
• Hours/Week: 40-50

Job Requirements:

• Will require knowledge and proper safe usage of Aerial lift Bucket Trucks as well as the ability to use ladders. The ability to climb/hook is optional.
• Will require the ability to safely work within Public Right-of-way, including proper use and knowledge of applicable PPE.
• Perfect candidate will have their own hand tools including Coring tools. Tools may be supplied depending on experience level.
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Ability to work regularly outdoors in different weather types.
• Ability to use a TDR
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and work within a team environment
• Ability to be at work every day at 7am
• Ability to occasionally be On-Call for after-hours emergency work
• Ability to use Email and MS Excel for basic project tracking
• Possession of a valid Drivers license
• Ability to pass a drug screening
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to read and understand technical instruction
• High School Diploma or G.E.D

ABLE TO PASS A DOT PHYSICAL

• 401k
• Health insurance
• Holidays
• Sick leave
• Vacation
• Casual work environment