Fiber Splicer.Coax Splicer

Nextedgenetworks; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextedgenetworks is seeking a Fiber Splicer.Coax Splicer in Blountville, TN to splice fiber optic and coax cables, perform OTDR and power meter tests, and document results to customer specs. You will operate aerial bucket trucks, work in non-climate-controlled environments, and participate in on-call rotations.

A valid DOT-related license and regular MVR checks are required, and you may face night shifts or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Splice fiber optic cables (loose tube and ribbon) and coax trunk and feeder cables to spec.
• Complete documentation of fiber work per customer specs.
• Perform OTDR and power meter testing and record splice losses.
• Operate aerial bucket trucks and ladders; conduct daily equipment checks.
• Attend safety meetings and follow all safety rules and company procedures.
• Be flexible for night splicing, activation, and on-call rotations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Weather resilience

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Education

1-2 years cable fiber field ops

Tools

OTDR testing

Power meter testing

Aerial bucket truck

Job description

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Fiber Splicer.Coax Splicer

Wireline Maintenance Blountville, TN, US

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.

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