FIBER SPLICER - GREENSBORO, NC

gts-yes; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Fiber Splicer to terminate and test aerial and underground fiber optic systems, and to keep project records up to date. You will prep and splice fiber optic cable and work with splice closures, OTDR testing, optical power meters, and fiber identifiers.

The role requires adherence to EIA/TIA standards and building codes, with collaboration across project owners, engineers, and the Project Manager to implement scope changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Able to pass Background and Drug screening.
• Able to obtain DOT Medical Certification.

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test aerial and underground fiber optic systems.
• Prepare and splice fiber optic cable.
• Update and maintain project tracking information and required paperwork.
• Follow EIA/TIA standards and applicable building codes.

Skills

Customer Service

Fiber Splicing Skills

Other

Tools

OTDR testing equipment

Optical power meter

Fiber Identifier

Job description

A Fiber Splicer is responsible for terminating and testing aerial and underground fiber optic systems, updating and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets, time sheets and customer required paperwork. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance with EIA/TIA standards and applicable building codes. The Fiber Splicer will be responsible for prepping and splicing fiber optic cable. Familiar with fiber optic splice closures, OTDR testing, Optical power meter and Fiber Identifier.

Requirements

• Customer Service – Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
• Fiber Splicing Skills – Preparing various types of outside plant fiber optic cables for splicing, operating fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
• Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 21 or older.
• Have a good driving record.
• Able to pass Background and Drug screening.
• Able to obtain DOT Medical Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Grasp and manipulate various hand tools.
• Twist, bend, pull, push reach, and stoop regularly.
• Standing up to 14 hours per day.

About the Company

GTS is based in Canton, GA with operations nationally. We provide planning, engineering, construction and support services for a broad range of network infrastructure.