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Experienced Fiber Optic Splicer

Job Description: Experienced Fiber Optic Splicer

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Splice fiber optic cables using single and mass fusion equipment.
• Test fiber using Optical Time Domain (OTDR), power meter and light source, field testing with a light identifier.
• Trouble Shooting.
• Install required enclosures, FDP's, and hardware.
• Maintain existing plant without causing signal failure interruptions.
• Maintain test documentation.
• Maintain project tracing information (production sheets, time sheets, and customer required paperwork).
• Capable of working at 18 + heights (bucket truck, poles, ladders).
• Keeping a safe working environment.
• Ability to demonstrate teamwork by cooperating and assisting co-workers as needed.

Required skills/qualifications:

• Proficient at completing certification testing of fiber optic systems.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to work aloft up to 50' in a bucket truck, or ladder, or climb utility poles.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license. Must have a responsible driving record.
• Understand construction prints and splice schematics.
• Proficient in the use of all test and splicing equipment and must know how to use computer and all software used by the company concerning the completion of fiber optic projects.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background check, and drug screen.
• Attend work on time as scheduled.
• Must possess strong problem solving, decision making, analytical skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures.
• One (1) year of technical education or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years of experience required with basic construction and/or electrical skills and the willingness to be cross-trained in other areas of communications site maintenance.

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