Construction Fiber Optic Splicer

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to pass DOT certification.
• Ability to travel.
• Exceptional time-management and attention to detail to complete all paperwork accurately and on-time.

• 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.

• 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.

Windstream Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the authenticity and uniqueness of our people and their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veteran status, current military status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law.

Actual base pay for this job will depend on the candidate's primary work location and other factors, such as relevant skills and experience.

Notice to Non-U.S. Citizens: Windstream, as a holder of licenses granted by the Federal Communications Commission, is required to notify and to obtain approval from federal regulatory agencies prior to granting certain system/network access to any non-U.S. citizen personnel. Offers of employment extended to non-U.S. citizens are contingent upon receiving the requisite approval from agencies overseeing compliance.