Traveling Fiber Splicer – Overnight & On-the-Go

Cable Services Company Inc; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Vacation

401K

Job summary

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crews. The role requires frequent overnight travel across the Northeast, with extended trips away from home and on-call shifts for emergency restoration.

Qualifications include 2+ years in fiber splicing, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with fusion splicing, OTDR, and fiber testing tools. Valid DL and ability to lift up to 80 lbs are expected.

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 colors.
• Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs.
• Must possess organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

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.
• Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (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 to help team complete a project.

Skills

Fiber splicing

Fusion splicing

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fusion splicer

OTDR

Optical power meters

Fiber identifiers

Job description

Cable Services Company, Inc. in Wheeling, IL is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crews. The role requires frequent overnight travel across the Northeast, with extended trips away from home and on-call shifts for emergency restoration.

Qualifications include 2+ years in fiber splicing, a high school diploma or GED, and experience with fusion splicing, OTDR, and fiber testing tools. Valid DL and ability to lift up to 80 lbs are expected.