Fiber Splicer
Cable Services Company, Inc., Bloomsburg, PA, United States
Overview
Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime to meet project-related deadlines.
Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
Position
A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. This position requires frequent travel away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
Work with OSP Project Managers to perform fusion splicing as directed
Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
Frequently communicate with management on workload status
May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report)
Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to help the team complete a project
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
High school diploma or GED
Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30–40 ft.
Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
Ability to distinguish between colors
Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented
Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
Preferred Education and Experience
5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
Work Environment
While performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk, handle or operate objects, tools or controls. Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets. Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.
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Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime to meet project-related deadlines.
Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
Position
A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. This position requires frequent travel away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
Work with OSP Project Managers to perform fusion splicing as directed
Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
Frequently communicate with management on workload status
May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (e.g., timesheet, truck report, expense report)
Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
Perform other duties and tasks as assigned to help the team complete a project
Required Education and Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
High school diploma or GED
Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30–40 ft.
Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
Ability to distinguish between colors
Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detail oriented
Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
Preferred Education and Experience
5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
Work Environment
While performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk, handle or operate objects, tools or controls. Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets. Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Cable Services Company, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity.
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