Fiber Splicer

National OnDemand, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

National OnDemand, Inc. specializes in fiber, wireless, energy, and technology infrastructure across the United States. The Fiber Splicer role focuses on preparation, splicing, and testing of fiber optics to ensure reliable networks.

You will operate equipment, read fiber matrices, and maintain documentation while traveling to project sites as needed. The position requires nights/weekends as necessary, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of technical training or experience in cable/fiber construction preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends if required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate bucket truck and equipment for aerial fiber construction.
• Prepare and splice fiber in aerial and underground environments.
• Use fusion splicers, OTDRs, and power meters for testing and splicing.
• Read and update fiber matrices; perform mid sheath entries.
• Follow OSHA safety requirements and crew leader directions.

Skills

Fiber optics

Fiber splicing

OSHA safety

Read fiber matrices

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Power meters

Job description

Benefits: This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

No Of Positions: 1

Position Summary:

National OnDemand, Inc. is a communications and utilities infrastructure provider delivering service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology sectors in the United States. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the Company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions - on demand, anywhere across its service footprint and has secured and sustained its current standing in the market through the successful completion of mergers and acquisitions, along with demonstrable, steady organic growth.
In this role, the Fiber Splicer plays a crucial part in ensuring the reliability and performance of fiber optic networks. They are responsible for the preparation, splicing, and testing of fiber optics, which are essential for modern communication and technology. The Fiber Splicer's work is integral to maintaining and expanding these networks, making them an indispensable part of our increasingly connected world.

Primary Position Duties:

• Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction.
• Ability to proficiently prepare and splice all sizes of fiber sheaths in an aerial as well as underground environment.
• Ability to properly use fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical power meters and all tools necessary for preparing and splicing fiber.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber matrices.
• Ability to update and maintain fiber matrices.
• Ability to perform mid sheath fiber entries.
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently.
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the workday.
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

The physical demands for this job include:

• Working primarily in the field.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels.

While performing job duties, the employee is required to:

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, talk, and hear regularly.

Travel:

• Travel to other project sites in different states may be required to assist with new project start-ups.
• Travel maybe for up to a 28-day period

Education or Skills:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years combination of technical training and/or experience.
• Previous experience in a cable construction environment preferred.
• Must be able to meet physical requirement of the position.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.

Position Summary:

National OnDemand, Inc. is a communications and utilities infrastructure provider delivering service solutions to the Fiber, Wireless, Energy and Technology sectors in the United States. Headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the Company provides full turnkey infrastructure solutions - on demand, anywhere across its service footprint and has secured and sustained its current standing in the market through the successful completion of mergers and acquisitions, along with demonstrable, steady organic growth.
In this role, the Fiber Splicer plays a crucial part in ensuring the reliability and performance of fiber optic networks. They are responsible for the preparation, splicing, and testing of fiber optics, which are essential for modern communication and technology. The Fiber Splicer's work is integral to maintaining and expanding these networks, making them an indispensable part of our increasingly connected world.

Primary Position Duties:

• Operating bucket truck as well as other equipment related to aerial fiber construction.
• Ability to proficiently prepare and splice all sizes of fiber sheaths in an aerial as well as underground environment.
• Ability to properly use fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical power meters and all tools necessary for preparing and splicing fiber.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber matrices.
• Ability to update and maintain fiber matrices.
• Ability to perform mid sheath fiber entries.
• Understand and follow OSHA safety requirements to complete the job(s) safely and efficiently.
• Communicate by phone frequently throughout the workday.
• Follow direction(s) specifically delivered from crew leader.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

The physical demands for this job include:

• Working primarily in the field.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather.
• Exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures, and periodic high noise levels.

While performing job duties, the employee is required to:

• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, talk, and hear regularly.

Travel:

• Travel to other project sites in different states may be required to assist with new project start-ups.
• Travel maybe for up to a 28-day period

Education or Skills:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years combination of technical training and/or experience.
• Previous experience in a cable construction environment preferred.
• Must be able to meet physical requirement of the position.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass drug, background, DOT & MVR screenings.

Benefits:

This is a full time position with access to our comprehensive benefits which include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and 401(k).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. The company’s policy does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. NATIONAL OnDemand, Inc. prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.