Fiber Splicer 1

Armstrong; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual increases

Low premiums on first-day benefits

Free company services (Internet, video

Career development resources

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Armstrong is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our family-owned team. The role involves splicing Armstrong's fiber networks and providing maintenance and emergency support for CATV and Telco, with travel as needed.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of fiber or electrical experience, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license. Physical ability and the capacity to operate construction equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year experience with fiber or electrical.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate construction equipment.
• Able to follow verbal and written directions.
• Neat and legible time-sheets and reports

Responsibilities

• Make splices to Armstrong’s fiber networks across all service areas.
• Respond to emergencies that require fiber splicing.
• Maintain splice documentation.
• Climb poles and install CATV/Telco plant equipment.
• Operate construction trucks and cable burying equipment.
• Set up safe work zones and post warning signs.

Skills

Fiber experience

Electrical experience

Physical condition

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you the type of person that enjoys working for a Company where employees are valued, rewarded, and encouraged to challenge themselves to grow personally and professionally? Do you like working for a family owned Company that is a leader in each of our respective industries and allows you the opportunity to contribute to our success? If you answered “yes,” then apply now for your opportunity to join a remarkable organization where personal and career goals are realized.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay with annual increases
• Benefit eligibility on your first day with low employee premiums that are far better than the industry average
• Free Company services such as Internet, video, and telephone. What’s even better is you can enjoy discounted services from our affiliate companies!
• You’ll have access to a number of career developmental resources to grow personally and professionally
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What You’ll Be Doing

The primary purpose of a Fiber Splicer is to splice all the company fiber networks and provide maintenance and emergency support to ARMSTRONG’s CATV and telephone companies regarding all fiber network related issues. A fiber splicer must be competent in climbing skills, equipment operation and have knowledge of all safety laws and rules. A valid driver’s license is essential, and a commercial driver’s license with certain endorsements may be required when applicable. Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• To make all splices to ARMSTRONG’s fiber networks throughout all of ARMSTRONG service areas.
• Must be willing and able to respond to emergencies that require fiber splicing.
• Maintain accurate splice documentation.
• Climbs and is capable of performing splicing duties from poles by means of climbing hooks, ladders, or bucket truck.
• Installs equipment necessary to activate CATV/Telco plant.
• Drill holes in poles using a brace and bit, electric drill, battery drill, or gas drill.
• Mount cable arms and clamps.
• String messenger strand, cable, fiber optic cable, and drop wire.
• Lash cables using a lasher.
• Properly sag in spans.
• Remove abandoned messenger, cable, and drops.
• Assist in loading trucks and cable trailers with material and equipment.
• Bond strand and install proper grounds.
• Set pedestals.
• Operate construction trucks and cable burying equipment as required.
• Dig ditches with mattic, digging bar, shovels, and with the aid of digging machinery.
• Maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Properly set up safe work zones. Post proper warning signs and various other means of traffic control. Flag traffic.
• Perform any and all other work assigned in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a valid driving license. Commercial driving license where applicable.
• Accurately sign out material, and sign in unused material.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock.
• Maintain an accurate daily time sheet and progress report.
• Maintain an accurate vehicle operating log and initiate required vehicle service whenever necessary.
• Maintain best possible operating performance and appearance of vehicles and equipment within company guidelines.
• Maintain a neat, clean appearance at all time in a company uniform.
• Take advantage of company sponsored schools, seminars, correspondence training and any other training to further his/her knowledge of fiber splicing technologies and procedures.
• Inspect, maintain and use proper safety equipment issued in conformance with OSHA and company safety directives.

What You’ll Need

• Must have minimum 1+ years working with fiber or electrical.
• Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be of physical size and condition to perform all duties.
• Must be able to operate construction equipment.
• Must be able to follow directions given verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to write neat and legible to fill out time-sheets and reports.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.