Traveling Fiber Splicer — Night Shifts & On-Call

Cable Services Company, Inc.; Lock Haven (Clinton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Vacation & holiday pay

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crew serving the Lock Haven area and Northeast region.

The role requires frequent overnight travel with occasional local assignments, and a strong emphasis on safety and timely project completion. You will install and maintain fiber optic systems, read design maps and schematics, perform fusion splicing, and operate splicing tools.

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 fusion splicers, OTDRs, optical power meters and related splicing tools.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
• Must possess organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Must be able to move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system.
• Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment.
• Route, splice and terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices or buildings.
• Perform fusion splicing with guidance from OSP Project Manager.
• Read design maps and fiber schematics.
• Operate aerial lift and related equipment.
• Be on-call for emergency restoration.
• Complete all required company documentation (timesheets, reports).
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicing

Reading maps/schematics

Frequent travel

Color vision

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years fiber optic splicing (preferred)

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Fiber power meter

Fiber identifiers

Splicing tools

Bucket truck experience

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crew serving the Lock Haven area and Northeast region.

The role requires frequent overnight travel with occasional local assignments, and a strong emphasis on safety and timely project completion. You will install and maintain fiber optic systems, read design maps and schematics, perform fusion splicing, and operate splicing tools.