Fiber Splicer Tele/Cable

Primoris Services Corp.; Balch Springs (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Services Corp. seeks a skilled fiber optic technician to perform specialized technical duties in repair, maintenance, construction and splicing of customer networks.

You will respond to emergency calls, conduct tests, perform panel prep and OSP/ISP closures, and ensure the network functions before leaving the site.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, familiarity with EXFO IOLM/OTDR/OLTS, and be willing to obtain OSHA 10 within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in fiber optics fieldwork.
• Ability to read, write, and perform high school level math.
• Apprenticeship/internship or equivalent experience for 1–2 years.
• Osha 10 - (to be completed within 90 days of employment)

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency and non-emergency repair calls for OSP/ISP fiber networks.
• Perform construction, splicing, and distribution changes of OSP and ISP fiber optic.
• Test OSP/ISP networks to troubleshoot problems.
• Make repairs on OSP/ISP facilities and verify functionality before leaving.
• Assist in inventory maintenance and notify when materials are needed.
• Night shift work is required due to maintenance.
• May be required to work weekends and holidays as service demands.
• Conduct complex technical duties in repair, maintenance, construction and splicing.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Microsoft Outlook

Google Earth

Tools

EXFO IOLM/OTDR/OLTS

Job description

This position is responsible for performing specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance, and installation of customer's fiber optic networks.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency repair calls regarding all aspects of our customers' OSP fiber optic network.
• Performs construction, splicing, distribution changes of OSP and ISP fiber optic
• Performs tests on OSP and ISP networks to troubleshoot problems
• Makes necessary repairs on the OSP and ISP facilities once problem is found
• Assures network is functioning properly before leaving customer
• Assists in maintaining inventory and notifies appropriate personnel when materials need to be
• Night shift work is required due to the nature maintenance
• This position will be subject to call outs to meet service
• Weekend and holiday work may be required as service demands
• The work consists of related technical duties and is considered complex.
• Fiber optic construction and splicing can be complex, and skills should be kept up to.
• The purpose of this position is to perform specialized technical duties in the repair, maintenance, construction and splicing of our customers' fiber optics.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two
• Computer skills: Proficient with Microsoft office; Bluebeam; Microsoft Outlook; Google Earth
• Osha 10 - (to be completed within 90 days of employment)

FOC Specific Requirements

• Be able to exhibit competence in optical testing and troubleshooting using EXFO IOLM/OTDR/OLTS and interpret results.
• Perform panel prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC loose tube and ribbon.
• Understand how to re-enter existing industry standard FOC closures, identify hazards, mitigate hazards, and stow closure to standard to include Airtight test.
• Perform OSP Closure prep in all configurations to include ISP/OSP FOC Loose tube and Ribbon.
• Perform Mid-Sheath entry on all count cables to include loose tube and all ribbon configurations.
• Exhibit competency in single and mass fusion splicing.
• Be able to conduct accurate sheath audits for U/G and Aerial plant.
• Be able to properly use live traffic identifier and interpret results.
• Exhibit a strong ability to organize data and provide clear deliverables.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Primoris

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and Southeast Asia.

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