Fiber Splicer - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

Company vehicle provided for work-related travel

401(k) Retirement Savings Program

Paid Leave Benefits

Profit Sharing

Comprehensive training programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A leading company in the utility sector is looking for a Fiber Optic Splicing Technician in Virginia. The role involves splicing fiber optic cables, troubleshooting issues, and working with various testing equipment. The organization offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various fiber optic cable types and testing equipment.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical problems related to fiber optics.
• Training in confined space and bucket truck operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues related to fiber optic infrastructure.
• Conduct testing and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.

Skills

Fusion splicing knowledge

Optical testing skills

Ability to work independently

Utility pole/manhole awareness

Ability to work in confined spaces

Tools

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a nationally recognized multi-utility partner with a proven track record spanning several decades. Family-owned and operated since its founding in 1936, this organization provides engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance services to natural gas distribution, electric power distribution, and broadband communications infrastructure owners, and has grown to a team of over 2,500 professionals with offices in 12 states across the Midwest, Southeast, Central, and Southwestern United States.

Following a series of new contract wins in Virginia, they are seeking a Fiber Optic Splicing Technician to join their expanding team and help ensure the continued reliability and performance of their network infrastructure.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable, including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues related to fiber optic infrastructure
• Review, interpret, and work with various maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing to ensure network integrity
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations

Skills/Must have:

• Working knowledge of various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment, including EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo
• Familiarity with fiber optic cable types, color codes, and environments (e.g., Multi-mode, Single-mode, CAT 3, CAT 5, Riser, Plenum)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others
• Utility pole/manhole awareness, bucket truck training, and confined space training preferred
• Ability to work in confined spaces and meet company minimum driving standards

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Company vehicle provided for work-related travel
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Retirement savings plan
• Teammate Assistance Program
• Comprehensive training programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Salary:

• $25 - $35 per hour