Splicing Technician

 

Job Summary:

The Splicing Technician specializes in managing 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

 

 

Required Education / Experience & Qualifications:

  • Valid ‘For-Hire’ Driver’s License
  • Class A CDL (or ability to obtain one)
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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

 

Preferred Education / Experience & Qualifications:

  • Vocational school training or apprenticeship

 

 

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 cable 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

 

Physical Requirements: 

  • Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas
  • Must have vision to allow differences in colors, shades and brightness
  • Must be able to clearly see color and shading in plans and materials
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time
  • Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds
  • Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for up to eight hours to travel to and from job sites
  • Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions
  • Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of job site in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
  • Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
  • Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business
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