Fiber Splicer

Job Description

At Sparklight and Cable One, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation, prepping, splicing, testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic cabling in both inside plant and outside plant environments. The position requires a good working knowledge of fiber optic networks and their related equipment to provide maximum operating efficiency.

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.

• Perform splicing of fiber optic cables, both fusion, mass fusion and mechanical, to include terminating various types of connectors.

• Knowledge of splicing loose tube and ribbon fiber cables of all count sizes to include mid-sheath splicing.

• Ability to construct proper splicing in fiber enclosures and fiber termination panels to include grounding, bonding, isolation, storage and sealing in both aerial and underground applications.

• Must be comfortable entering and maintaining existing splice enclosures.

• Ability to plan and install fiber distribution panels, relay racks or cabinets with all associated hardware and electronics in a head end or OTN site.

• Ability to execute large fiber count ring cuts/hot cuts during scheduled maintenance windows with minimum downtime to the network or customer services.

• Ability to perform a fiber audit to identify the physical characteristics of existing fiber plant from fiber matings, terminations, colors to splices and network elements while documenting and updating records.

• Familiarity of equipment and service delivery over FttH, FttT, FttX, Fixed Wireless, PON, OLT applications.

• Perform testing utilizing OTDR’s, Power Meter/Light Sources, OLTS and VFLs with the ability to interpret and analyze data; and ability to identify and troubleshoot problems.

• Ability to read, create and maintain accurate splicing schematics, records and diagrams.

• Must have good attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points and general fiber construction.

• Knowledge and practice of BICSI, EIA, TIA standards.

• Perform aerial construction activities, including but not limited to, installing aerial fiber, installing fiber storage (snow shoes), completing pole transfers and performing necessary clean‑up work.

• Perform underground construction activities, including but not limited to, pulling cable/fiber through conduits, digging up and repairing damaged conduit and underground vaults or pedestals.

• Pulls various type of cables, including, but not limited to fiber, coax and copper in conduit.

• Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.

• Ensure company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner.

• Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.

• Ability to survey jobs sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, general public and property.

• Ability to make critical decisions in a structured, ordered and controlled method.

• Oversees projects and delegates responsibilities to ensure safety, quality and productivity targets are met.

• Responsible for mentoring, training, directing and supervising associates while on job sites.

• Works closely with Supervisor to plan, organize, coordinate and schedule projects.

• Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of the equipment and installation.

• Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience with fusion splicing, testing OTDR, power meters and troubleshooting…