Telecom Fiber Splicer

ISA Certified Arborist; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

ISA Certified Arborist is seeking a Telecom Fiber Optic Splicer Technician in Fayetteville, NC. The technician will install and maintain fiber optic cables, ensuring network efficiency through splicing techniques and equipment repair.

This role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience and a valid driver's license. The position includes various responsibilities, such as troubleshooting fiber links and performing testing. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fiber splicing.
• Ability to work under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to climb up to 35 feet.

Responsibilities

• Splice single mode and ribbon fiber.
• Perform uni-directional and bi-directional testing.
• Respond to emergency situations to restore service outages.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Valid Driver's License

Valid DOT Medical Card

Tools

Fusion splice equipment

Job description

Job Title: Telecom Fiber Optic Splicer Technician

Department: Telecommunications

Reports To: Foreman

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour days per week & on call for emergencies or outages.

Position Purpose:

TheTelecomFiber Optic Splicer Technician position installs andmaintainsfiber optic cables as well as provides technicalassistancein the design and testing of fiber optics. Responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our network systems throughexpertisein splicing techniques and equipment repair.

Key Responsibilities

• Splice single mode and ribbon fiber
• Fusion splice and terminate various types of fiber optic connectors
• Interpret as-builts and splicing matrices
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cabling
• Perform uni-directional, bi-directional, and power meter testing (OLTS)
• Troubleshoot fiber optic links and certify fiber optic links
• Respond to emergency situations to restore service outages
• Report splicing matrix

Physical Aspects

• The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by a team-member to successfully perform the essential functions of their job in fiber cable construction.
• While performing the duties of this job, team-members are regularly required to talk or listen.
• The team-member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The team-member is frequently required to perform rigorous physical labor; sit; climb different types of structures (wood, steel, etc.); or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Team-members frequently lift or move up to or in excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, team-members may frequently be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Team-members are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Powerline construction work is performed outside and is subject to diverse weather conditions.

• Team-Oriented
• Self-Motivated
• Customer Service Focused
• Ethical and Honest
• Dutifully follows established Safety Rules and Company Policy

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in fiber splicing
• Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Valid DOT Medical Card
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced and quickly changing environment
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Ability to work and climb up to 35 feet
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, company-paid holidays, a 401(k) plan, and numerous voluntary benefits.

Special Position Requirements

This is a safety sensitive position, and all applicable policies including drug testing and background checks will apply.

Reasonable Accommodations

River City Construction is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws, including the ADA. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

We require notifying all applicants of their rights under federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. River City Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. This means without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, River City complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.

Travel Required

Yes. Travel will be throughout North Carolina, mostly West of I-95.