Traveling Fiber Optic Splicer — OT & On-Call

Cable Services Company Inc; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

Vacation

Holiday pay

401K

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crew servicing the Northeast region. The role requires frequent overnight travel and nights hours (midnight–7am) with on-call weekends.

You will splice fiber optic cables in air, underground, indoors and outdoors, read maps and schematics, operate splicing equipment and manage documentation. Must meet safety policies and be able to lift up to 80 pounds.

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
• Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside buildings
• 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
• Complete timesheets, truck reports and expense reports according to company standards
• Perform work safely and comply with company safety policies

Skills

Fiber splicing experience

Reading maps/schematics

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicers

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crew servicing the Northeast region. The role requires frequent overnight travel and nights hours (midnight–7am) with on-call weekends.

You will splice fiber optic cables in air, underground, indoors and outdoors, read maps and schematics, operate splicing equipment and manage documentation. Must meet safety policies and be able to lift up to 80 pounds.