Fiber Splicer 1

Armstrong Group; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Group in Grove City, PA is hiring a Fiber Splicer to join our telecom operations. The role involves splicing fiber networks, performing maintenance, and responding to emergencies across ARMSTRONG’s CATV and telephone networks. A valid driver's license is required and travel is expected.

You must have at least 1 year of fiber or electrical experience and a high school diploma. We offer competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for growth within a family-owned company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year in fiber or electrical work.
• Must have high school education or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Make splices to ARMSTRONG's fiber networks.
• Respond to fiber splicing emergencies.
• Maintain splice documentation.
• Set up equipment and install CATV/Telco plant.
• Operate bucket trucks and dig trenches as required.

Skills

Fiber experience

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Fiber Splicer 1Applylocations: Grove City, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-2191Are 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 manor.* 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.