Fiber Splicer, South Boston

Fishel Co; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Fishel Co is looking for a Fiber Splicer for their South Boston, VA location. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of experience in telecommunications. Responsibilities include splicing fiber optic cables and troubleshooting technical issues.

We offer excellent training, career development, competitive pay, health insurance, a 401k, and profit sharing. Come join a diverse team and grow with us!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in telecommunications or related fields.
• Knowledge of fusion splicing and optical testing equipment.
• Ability to identify different fiber types and communication color codes.

Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable.
• Analyze and troubleshoot technical problems.
• Review and interpret maps, drawings, and blueprints.

Skills

Fiber optic cable splicing

Telecommunications experience

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Independent work

Knowledge of fiber types

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EXFO

Fitel

Sumitomo

Job description

Description

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring a Fiber Splicer for our growing South Boston, VA operation.

Duties

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

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical fields.
• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.
• Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between Multi-mode and Single-mode fibers; CAT 3 and CAT 5; Riser; Fiber optic; PVC, riser rated and plenum cable; Plenum and PVC environments.
• Must know the universal communications color codes.
• Ability to work with others and work independently.
• Must have utility pole/manhole awareness - bucket truck training and confined space training moves to the front of the line.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards, have a good driving record, and be able to operate company vehicle.

Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran.

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