Cable Specialist

Overview

Under the oversight of Operations Manager-Sheridan, the Cable Specialist is responsible for terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, and documenting fiber optic splices. Performs testing on fiber optic cables in the company’s fiber optic networks. This role involves fiber locating, fiber maintenance and fiber route inspections, including the installation and upkeep of route markers, underground vault lids and locate posts. Requires the proper use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

This role involves frequent travel to various job sites and requires a high level of independence, precision, and commitment to safety.

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This description consolidates the original content for clarity while preserving all essential responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations.

• Read, understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and completeness.
• Read prints to determine planned cable routes, fiber counts, and splice points.
• Splice fibers with a focus on quality workmanship as the priority.
• Assemble splice enclosures, pedestals, and Optical Network Terminal (ONT) as required per job.
• Validate and test end-to-end connectivity over the fiber network.
• Confirm accurate cable terminations on cross connects and patch panels.
• Properly ground cable and components for locating and safety purposes.
• Test fiber routes once finished ensuring quality and completeness of work.
• Review site surveys, condition discrepancy reports, design drawings, and tech manuals for fiber cable installation.
• Work with live fiber without interrupting service.
• Maintenance and repair of fiber optic cabling; assist with preventative maintenance on project worksite cables.
• Perform cable tests to troubleshoot issues and identify defective components or sections; repair or remove and replace defective cable sections or related components.
• Remove obsolete cable as appropriate; conduct fiber route inspections.
• Install and upkeep of route markers and locate posts; reset or replace underground vault lids as necessary.
• Conduct locating underground cable plant when company routes conflict with construction; interpret system maps to locate underground facilities and report discrepancies to supervisor.
• Perform maintenance on buried cables, testing and making repairs (removal, replacement, and splicing); mount demarcation devices and protectors at customer premises.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment, splicing trailers, and vehicles; may assist on occasion or fill in for other technicians with installation, maintenance and repair of Range services and systems.
• Install new equipment in Data Centers and remote cabinets, perform cutovers for subscribers, and test to validate connections.
• Operate daily computer systems and software for time entries, expense reports, material usage, and fiber testing reports; manage mapping, Office 365 tools, and virtual meetings/training.
• Enter data into Excel for cable footages, reel numbers, and materials; maintain department files related to current/completed jobs and receipts.

• Successful completion of a High-School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with fiber optic cable splicing and maintenance with strong knowledge of fiber testing equipment; proficiency in reading utility maps, blueprints, and construction plans.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license; this position requires extensive travel.

• Information Technology:
  Basic knowledge to use concepts, practices, and procedures in varied situations.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to observe, assess, and respond in a professional manner; identify patterns and trends.
• Project Management:
  Ability to plan, schedule, anticipate problems, and communicate changes and progress.
• Equipment Operation:
  Proficient with hand tools, industry equipment, testing equipment; basic troubleshooting and installation.
• Ability to differentiate between colors; wrist/hand/finger dexterity; computer/technical skills for data entry and testing equipment operation.
• Administrative:
  Proficient with office equipment, confidentiality, time management, and data entry.
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