FIBER SPLICER - TRINITY, AL

gts-yes; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS, based in Canton, GA with nationwide operations, is seeking a Fiber Splicer to terminate and test aerial and underground fiber optic systems. The role includes updating project tracking information and preparing/splicing fiber optic cables to specification.

Familiarity with OTDR testing, optical power meters, and fiber identifiers is expected. Role may involve coordinating with project owners and engineers as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Terminate and test aerial and underground fiber optic systems.
• Update and maintain project tracking information (production sheets, time sheets, paperwork).
• Prep and splice fiber optic cable; work with splice closures and test equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Fiber splicing

Test equipment operation

Tools

OTDR testing

Optical power meter

Fiber Identifier

Fiber splice closures

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.