Experienced! Fiber Optic Splicer Needed

Collinsville IL

Description

We are seeking experienced Fiber Splicers to play a vital role in ensuring timely delivery and quality of telecommunications services to our customers. You will read and interpret schematics and diagrams to splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic cable. We offer a vehicle and fiber splicer as well as OTDR for testing. We also offer paid on the job training. We value our employee’s hard work and determination and REWARD results! Pay around 20-35 per hour depending on experience and work completed. This job is a traveling job and you will be out of town most weeks. Responsibilities • Splice and repair fiber optic cables using single and mass fusion equipment. • Build case, prepare fiber and splice according to schematics. • Test fiber using Optical Time Domain (OTDR) or power meter and light source, testing with a light identifier. • Install required splice capsules and hardware. • Maintain existing plant without causing signal failure interruptions. • Maintain test documentation including photos of all performed work. • Maintain project tracking information (production sheets, time sheets, and customer required paperwork). • Maintain Testing, Splice equipment, trailers, and vehicles. • Keep a safe working environment. • Proficient in the use of all test and splicing equipment. Skills we are looking for • Must be experienced and willing to travel. • Good communication and organizational skills. • Highly independent, self-starter, responsible and attentive to detail. • Mechanically inclined. • Ability to work aloft up to 50’ in a bucket truck, ladder, and/or climb utility poles. • Understand construction prints and splice schematics. • Proficient with MS Office and google drive as well as computer/tablet. • Must hold a valid driver’s license and complete DOT physical and have good driving record. • Must be able to pass drug screening. Benefits • Safety training and safety instruction. • Vehicle, Fiber Splicer Time requirement • This job will include approximately 100% travel. • Overtime outside of normal workday hours may be required. • Able and willing to be on call 24 hours, travel, and work nights/weekends. • Able and willing to work outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.