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Windstream is seeking a skilled Construction Splicer to join our team. As a Construction Splicer, you will be responsible for splicing various sizes of fiber optic and copper cables in both outdoor and indoor settings.

• Splice cables using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment as required.
• Splice fiber optic and copper cables, including loose tube and ribbon optic cables.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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, as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL post-hire.
• Ability to pass DOT certification pre-hire.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Pole climbing experience.
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing Certifications).
• Proficient at operating various construction equipment.

Standing: 67-100% | Walking: 67-100% | Sitting: 0-33%

Driving: Car: 0-33% | Van: 67-100% | CMV: 0-33% | Climbing: 67-100% | Bending: 67-100% | Crouching: 67-100% | Pushing-Pulling: 67-100% | Carrying: 67-100% | Reaching Above Head: 67-100% | Lifting-Lowering: 67-100%

Repetitive Hand Action: Medium Dexterity: 67-100% | Fine Manipulating: 67-100% | Operate Foot Control: 67-100%

Audio Visual Needs: Hearing: 67-100% | Near Vision: 67-100% | Far Vision: 67-100% | Peripheral Vision: 67-100% | Depth Perception: 0-33% | Color Discrimination: 67-100%

Exposures to: Cold: 34-66% | Heat: 34-66% | Dampness: 34-66% | Heights: 34-66% | Vibration: 34-66% | Skin Irritants: 34-66% | Lung Irritants: Dust: 34-66% | Fumes/Gases: 34-66%

Equipment Used in Job Performance/Working Environment: Test Equipment, Ladders, Climbing Hooks, Hand and Power Tools, Van, Buried power equipment, Digger Derrick and other applicable heavy-duty equipment.

Types of Driver's License Required: Driver's License, ability to obtain CDL License.