Copper Splicer

About Us:
Motive is a full service, self-performing, turnkey, infrastructure solutions provider for the wireless and wireline telecommunications industry. We are a single point of accountability for designing, building, upgrading, and maintaining your networks. No project hands-off minimizes overall development time & cost and maximizes quality control. Our areas of expertise are Site acquisition, Architecture, engineering & design, Project & construction management, Installation & maintenance, Product Sales & Distribution.

The Copper Splicing Technician will splice and maintain copper cable as well as various communication equipment for both landline and wireless communications.

• Install, repair and test copper cables using bucket trucks or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or confined spaces.
• Must be able to work safely, strictly follow safety guidelines working in the vicinity of power, working aloft, working in confined spaces, building rooftops through basements and roadside.
• Climb stepped and non-stepped utility poles to access work areas. Climbing with gaffs required.
• Able to connect and rearrange cable facilities per Splice Documents.
• Clean or maintain tools or test equipment. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Maintain work equipment or machinery.
• Read and interpret blueprints and splice Diagrams.

• 3+ years of OSP lineman, telecommunications experience preferred
• Properly climb wood poles with the ability to safely use ladders
• Candidate should be able to perform all duties in telecom construction
• Experience with OTDR Testing and Trouble shooting
• Knowledge of Cable Size, Count and Color Code
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be able to carry 70 lbs., to include an extension ladder
• Must be able to work at heights of 45' feet
• Must be able to bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb and lift throughout work shift
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass drug and background screening
• Meet 275lbs weight limit due to safety restriction

• Splicing Technicians must be comfortable working at great heights and in confined spaces. You must be able to climb utility poles balance while working on them.
• The work often requires that you drive utility vehicles and work outdoors.
• Splicing Technicians often must work under challenging weather conditions, such as in snow, wind, rain, and extreme heat and cold.
• Travel and weekend work may be required

• Must be able to work in aerial buckets that have a restriction of 300 pounds with PPE and tools.
• Ability to lift and move up to 70 pounds including ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds).