Travel Fiber Optic Splicer (Northeast)

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Jersey Shore (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Vacation

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. seeks a Fiber Splicer to join our Northeast-area crews. This traveling role requires extended stretches away from home, including multiple nights during the week. Project hours vary and overtime is common.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems, read maps and schematics, and perform fusion splicing with trained teams. A valid driver’s license and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
• Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
• Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
• Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
• Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
• Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed
• Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
• Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
• Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
• Frequently communicate with management on workload status
• May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
• Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
• Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project

Skills

Fiber splicing

Design maps

On-call

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Splicing tools

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. seeks a Fiber Splicer to join our Northeast-area crews. This traveling role requires extended stretches away from home, including multiple nights during the week. Project hours vary and overtime is common.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systems, read maps and schematics, and perform fusion splicing with trained teams. A valid driver’s license and safety compliance are required.