Fiber Splicer.Coax Splicer

Summary/Objective

Fiber-Coax splicer responsible for completing assigned duties in a timely and efficient manner by specified deadlines while safely operating appropriate equipment to achieve results as dictated by the scope of work and customer expectations while maintaining a high quality of work.

Essential Functions

•    Splice fiber optic cables including both loose tube and ribbon cables including building fiber cases to customer specs.

•    Splice Coax trunk and feeder cables with activation to customer standards. 

•    Perform work in accordance with industry standards and following all customer design and spec.

•    Complete fiber documentation to customer specifications.

•    Preform Bi-directional OTDR testing, along with power meter testing and record splice losses.

•    Operate and daily inspection of aerial bucket trucks and ladder.

•    Attend safety meetings and follow safety rules while working.

•    Follow all rules and procedures in company handbook.

•    Perform night splicing and activation when needed.

•    Flexibility to work on-call rotation or emergency situations when needed.

•    Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

•    Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to create positive representation to customers and co-workers

Work Environment

•    Able to work in all non-climate-controlled environment and all-weather conditions except for unsafe or extreme weather conditions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

•    Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours per week and weekends and work on-call rotation.

Travel

•    Limited travel to other projects as needed.

Required Education and Experience

•    1-2 years of experience in cable TV field operations including cable/fiber construction splicing and activation.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

•    Experience in fiber mid sheath entries/cuts.

•    This is a DOT regulated position and it requires a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to be obtained every year during employment and a DOT Physical every 1-2 years.  A driver's license and DOT Medical Card is required.