Splicing Technician – St. Joseph, MO

Job Summary:

The Splicing Technician specializes in and terminating fiber optic cables to expand telecommunications networks into new areas or to replace existing lines.  They also troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform cable installation, construction, maintenance, and repair works.
• Possess knowledge in all types of splicing activity, cable and safety test equipment and use of all types of cable construction equipment.
• Locate and repair cables faults to maintain existing cable network without causing signal failure interruptions.
• Validate and test end-to-end service provisioning for the cable network.
• Confirm accurate cable terminations on cross connect, patch panels, hubs and routers.
• Review site surveys, condition discrepancy reports, design drawings, technical manuals for cable installation feasibility.
• Understand construction prints and splice schematics.
• Maintain project tracing information such as production sheets, time sheets, and customer required paperwork.
• Maintain safe and secure work environment by complying with Government standards and legal regulations.

 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work alone.
• Manage pole climbing, working at heights, handling ladders, and pushing, pulling and bending equipment.
• Must update job knowledge by participating in education opportunities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.