Fiber Splicer.Coax Splicer

NextEdge; Blountville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge in Blountville, TN seeks a Fiber-Coax Splicer to complete duties on schedule while safely operating equipment to meet customer expectations and maintain high quality. The role requires splicing both fiber optic and coax cables, performing OTDR and power meter tests, and documenting results.

Night shifts and on-call rotations may be required. Applicants should have 1–2 years in cable TV field operations, experience with fiber mid sheath entries/cuts, and a strong commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in cable TV field ops including fiber/splicing and activation.
• Experience in fiber mid sheath entries/cuts.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables including loose tube and ribbon cables.
• Splice coax trunk and feeder cables and activate to standards.
• Perform work per industry standards and customer specs.
• Complete fiber documentation to customer specifications.
• Conduct OTDR testing and power meter testing; record splice losses.
• Operate and inspect aerial bucket trucks and ladders daily.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules.
• Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
• Work on-call rotation or emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Coax cable activation

OTDR testing

Documentation

Safety awareness

Tools

OTDR

Power meter

Aerial bucket truck

Ladder

Job description

Summary/Objective

Fiber-Coax splicer responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Summary/Objective

Fiber-Coax splicer responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Essential Functions

• Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables including building fiber cases to customer specs.
• Splice Coax trunk and feeder cables with activation to customer standards.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards and following all customer design and spec.
• Complete fiber documentation to customer specifications.
• Preform Bi-directional OTDR testing, along with power meter testing and record splice losses.
• Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.
• Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.
• Perform night splicing and activation when needed.
• Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers

Work Environment

• Able to work in all non-climate-controlled environment and all-weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends and work on-call rotation.

Travel

• Limited travel to other projects as needed.

Required Education And Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction splicing and activation.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Experience in fiber mid sheath entries/cuts.
• This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years. A driver's license and DOT Medical Card is required.