Fiber Splicer Technician - Travel

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

An established mechanical services company in Beaver Dam, WI is seeking a Fiber Splicing Technician responsible for splicing, testing, and repairing fiber optic cables. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to perform physical labor, including climbing and working in confined spaces. OSHA 10 certification is required. This position offers opportunities for travel and demands adherence to safety protocols in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers.
• Self-starter and motivated to achieve objectives.
• Must possess excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel weekly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Splice, test, troubleshoot, and repair fiber optic cables.
• Perform end-of-line network testing to ensure proper signal transmission.
• Read prints and maps to understand fiber routes.
• Document and redline existing drawings or documents.
• Cable management inside enclosures.
• Read prints and splice along routes.
• Troubleshooting and repairs.
• May pull cable through ducts and conduit.
• Seal and place cases; case swaps and audits.
• Follow safety protocols.

Skills

Ability to climb ladders and poles

Ability to read blueprints

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to distinguish colors

Basic math skills

Education

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Job Title: Fiber Splicing Technician – WEEKLY TRAVEL

Department: Construction

Reports To: Construction Manager

Location: Office in Beaver Dam, WI

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Job Summary:

The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

• End-of-Line Network Testing: Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal transmission and network performance.
• Cable Prep: Ensure that cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during installation.
• Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures: Constructing fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings for fiber optic equipment and connections.
• Splice Color for Color Fibers: When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers are connected.
• Cable Management: Organize the cables neatly within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and secured to prevent tangling or damage.
• Sealing and Placement of Case: Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental elements.
• Read Prints and Maps: Examine Splice Matrix and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments.
• Splice off color and multiple cables in one enclosure.
• Jumping Trays: Routing fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways within the enclosure.
• Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases: Splicing fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different cables.
• Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases.
• Rehab gel-filles cases: The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks.
• Redlining and Documentation: Marking up or annotating existing drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections.
• Case swaps and audits: Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another.
• Troubleshooting: Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the network.
• May pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

General

• Ability to do physical labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of cables, location of utilities, etc.
• Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers.
• Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team player.
• Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc.
• Ability to listen and to follow directions.
• Must be organized, multi-tasked oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment.
• Ability to work in high places on ladders and poles.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to distinguish different fiber connections.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
• Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
• Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
• Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear

Required Licenses/Certificates/Registrations:

• OSHA 10

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.