Fiber Splicer: On-Call, Overnight Travel

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install, splice, test and maintain fiber optic systems across air, underground, indoors and outdoors.

The role involves frequent travel in the Northeast, overnight work (midnight–7am) and shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration. Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience splicing fiber optic cables, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to work from a bucket truck at heights.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience using fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and related tools.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Experience reading design maps and fiber schematics.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
• Route, splice and terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
• Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
• Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
• Required to be on‑call for emergency restoration
• Frequently communicate with management on workload status
• May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures
• Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Skills

Fiber splicing

Map reading

Color vision

Organizational skills

Physical ability

On-call

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Splicing tools

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania is seeking a Fiber Splicer to install, splice, test and maintain fiber optic systems across air, underground, indoors and outdoors.

The role involves frequent travel in the Northeast, overnight work (midnight–7am) and shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration. Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience splicing fiber optic cables, a high school diploma or GED, and ability to work from a bucket truck at heights.