Technician (15)

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Race Communications Full-time
Location: Remote

Race Communications is only accepting remote candidates who reside in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Nevada, Oregon, Indiana and Illinois. If you do not reside in one of these states, you are not eligible for remote employment.


Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
Location Status

Work will be primarily performed remotely from home office. Occasional travel to and work from other Race offices or off-site locations may be required.

Company-Paid Medical And Dental Benefits

Free Fiber Internet Service

Comp: $20 to $22 per hour

Who We Are

We're more than a fiber internet provider, we're your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting-edge technology with a genuine, people-first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you're not just accepting a job, you're becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose.

Position Impact

The Splice Technician Coordinator is integral in facilitating coordination between splice technicians and contracted splice crews. Key responsibilities include providing essential cut sheets and location details to both internal and external teams, closely monitoring daily production against work orders, overseeing project progression to ensure timely completion, and maintaining adequate material supplies for splice crews while promptly addressing any supply needs.

RequirementsQualifications and Experience
  • Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
  • Minimum of 18 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
  • Telecom experience is a plus
  • Experience with, AutoCad and google earth
  • The ability to effectively communicate in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension, as necessary for effective job performance and workplace communication
Skills
  • Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
  • Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software
Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesCoordinating Crew Activities
  • Organizes and oversees daily activities of splice technician crews to ensure efficient operations
Project Tracking and Documentation
  • Manages project tracking information such as production sheets, work orders, and customer-required paperwork to ensure accurate documentation of project progress and completion
Following Engineer Instructions
  • Reads and follows design engineer's instructions and specifications while maintaining the scope of work on the project and adhering to safety procedures
Data and Enclosure Splicing
  • Keeps track of data and enclosure splicing activities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and ensure proper documentation and reporting of splicing activities
Managing Splicers
  • Maintains records of both internal and external splicers, coordinate schedules, assignments, and ensure that splicing teams are adequately resourced
  • Monitors and tracks billing activities from contractors, xhuatnn ensuring accuracy and timeliness in invoicing
  • Maintains organized records of contractor billing statements and invoices for reconciliation and reporting purposes
Material Management
  • Tracks materials required for splicing crews and place requests for additional materials as needed to support project requirements
Communication and Collaboration
  • Effectively communicates with internal teams and external contractors to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and ensure project success

Other duties as assigned.

Benefits
  • Join a tight-knit crew—no faceless corporation vibes here
  • Growth potential: promotions and new challenges are part of our DNA
  • Competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: company-paid medical and dental insurance (starting the 1st of the month following your start date), PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%)
  • Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area
  • A culture built on integrity, mutual respect, and a shared purpose