Fiber Splicer / Coax Splicer

NextEdge; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEdge in Nashville, TN seeks a Fiber-Coax splicer to complete fiber and coax splicing tasks with attention to quality and deadlines. The role requires operating appropriate equipment safely, documenting work, and adhering to customer specifications.

The candidate should have 1-2 years in cable TV field operations, DOT-regulated responsibilities, and willingness to work beyond 40 hours with on-call availability. Limited travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction splicing and activation.
• Experience with fiber mid sheath entries/cuts is a plus.
• This is a DOT regulated position requiring MVR annually and a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables including loose tube and ribbon cables to spec.
• Splice Coax trunk and feeder cables to customer standards.
• Perform work per industry standards and customer designs/specs.
• Complete fiber documentation to customer specifications.
• Perform OTDR and power meter testing and record splice losses.
• Operate and inspect aerial bucket trucks and ladders daily.
• Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules.
• Follow company handbook procedures.
• Perform night splicing and activation when required.
• Be available for on-call rotation and emergencies.

Skills

Fiber splicing

OTDR testing

Cable activation

Safety compliance

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.

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.