On-Site Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

Planet-Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual bonus with equity

401K with company match

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Planet Networks is seeking a Fiber Optic Splicing Technician to support its expanding operations. You will be responsible for shingle and mass fusion fiber splicing; preparation, installation, testing and repair of fiber optic cable.

You will perform cable installation and maintenance, locate and repair faults, validate end-to-end service provisioning, and ensure accurate cable terminations on cross connects, patch panels, hubs and routers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fiber optic splicing experience.
• Proficient with hand tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read site drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform cable installation, construction, maintenance, and repair works.
• Possess knowledge in all types of splicing activity, fiber and safety test equipment and use of all types of fiber construction equipment.
• Locate and repair faults to maintain existing network without causing signal failure interruptions.
• Validate and test end-to-end service provisioning for the fiber network.
• Confirm accurate cable terminations on cross connect, patch panels, hubs, and routers.
• Review site surveys, conditions discrepancy reports, design drawings, technical manuals for fiber installation feasibility.
• Understand construction prints and splice schematics.
• Read and interpret existing fiber records, on maps or in the field.
• Install and dress fiber optic cabling within splice enclosures and various fiber termination panels (indoor and outdoor)

Job description

Planet Networks is seeking a Fiber Optic Splicing Technician to support its expanding operations. You will be responsible for shingle and mass fusion fiber splicing; preparation, installation, testing and repair of fiber optic cable.

You will perform cable installation and maintenance, locate and repair faults, validate end-to-end service provisioning, and ensure accurate cable terminations on cross connects, patch panels, hubs and routers.