Fiber Optic Cable Splicer

We are seeking a skilled Fiber Optic Cable Splicer to join our team at Windstream. As a key member of our construction and maintenance 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.
• 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.

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, 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%.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• Standing Continuously: 67-100%
• Walking Continuously: 67 – 100%
• Sitting Occasionally: 0-33%

Work 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