Fiber Optic Splicer

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Job Summary:

As a Fiber Optic Splicer/Inspector, the role primarily involves working with single-mode fiber optic cables, including various types such as armored and dielectric, up to 432 count. They are proficient in reading fiber schematics and splicing schemes, as well as calculating fiber attenuation values. Their responsibilities encompass completing service order tasks related to building conversions, field assignments, and optical equipment. They assist in fiber installation and splicing both outdoors and indoors, including in tight spaces and above raised ceilings.

Additionally, they participate in cut-over activities alongside other field technicians, ensuring seamless transitions in fiber optic installations.

Competencies:

• Responsible for understanding and adhering to company policies and living the Logix values
• Deliver timely results, ensure output is accurate and of high quality, focus on reliability
• Build domain knowledge and awareness of industry best practices
• Aware of larger strategy; complete tactical actions to support strategy and can contribute to discussions
• Competent in own role; aware of adjacent roles
• Understand position in Logix's value chain and impact on other roles
• Understand my role and how I impact our customers' experience
• Communicate clearly and ask questions for clarification
• Escalate risks to leadership
• Collaborates openly and effectively with team members and across the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Logix Culture:

Each team member has a responsibility to support and operate in alignment with our culture and company values. The behaviors and actions for each value may be different depending on the team member’s role and are critical to both the success of team members and the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works primality with Single-mode fiber optic cables up to 432 count, loose tube both armored and dielectric.
• Reads fiber schematics and fiber splicing schemes.
• Calculates fiber attenuation values.
• Completes all service order related tasks including, but not necessarily limited to: building conversions, all plant field assignments, fiber cable assignments, Optical equipment assignments, etc.
• Assists in fiber installation and splicing from the handhole or manhole to the building.
• Assists with fiber installation inside buildings in tight spaces and above raised ceilings and in risers.
• Participates with other field techs for all cut-over activity.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Should be familiar with various data switches, routers, fiber panels, splice closures and fiber connectors to include APC/UPC – SC/LC connectors.
• Must have the ability to drive a full-size Logix branded bucket truck and be able to park at your home in a secure location. Bucket truck will be on site 7 days a week.
• Must be able to work in high spaces, in a bucket up to 40’.
• Must be able to learn all aspects of the job by on-the-job training, attending seminars/vocational schools or classes, reading instruction manuals, etc., for the position.
• Knowledge of plant operations, schematics, cost, longevity or facilities.
• Must have a good comprehension of telephone etiquette and office protocol.
• Must have good organizational and coordinating skills.
• Ability to define problems, define seriousness of problems, collect data and establish facts.
• Maintains positive attitude towards coworkers and customers.
• Maintains honesty and integrity in all dealings.
• Effective time management.
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have a clean driving record.
• Travel to job sites as required daily.
• Must have at home high speed internet service.
• Must have basic computer knowledge/skills.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), preferred college degree in telecommunications.
• Five-years telecommunication experience in field work required.
• Five years both inside plant and outside plant fusion splicing required.
• OTDR experience required with reading and creating trace routes, identifying and calculating fiber splice loses, and end-to-end fiber testing. Should also…