Construction Fiber Optic Splicer

We are seeking a skilled Construction Fiber Optic Splicer to join our team at Windstream Communications. As a key member of our construction team, you will be responsible for splicing various sizes of fiber optic and copper cables in both outdoor and indoor settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Splice cables using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment as required.
• Construct a proper splice case, including grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
• Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
• Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
• Perform work in accordance with industry standards, including RUS standards.
• Prepare engineering field notes and interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field.
• Participate in engineering, permit, and construction processes to support project contracts.
• Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronic test equipment.
• Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
• Perform routine maintenance, including hand hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, year-round.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
• Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation, including days, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.
• Ability to travel, with over 50% of the year depending on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of experience, including pole climbing.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications).
• Proficient at operating various construction equipment.
• 1 year of copper and/or fiber cable splicing experience or related trade school certification in-lieu of one year of experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance plans.
• 401K plan.
• Health and flexible savings account.
• Life and AD&D, spousal life, child life insurance plans.
• Educational assistance plan.
• Identity theft, legal, auto, and home insurance.