Fiber Splicer

Job Description

Job Description

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation of new cable lines, both underground and on utility poles, and also performs maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed. This requires proficiency with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
• Install and maintain transmission and reception equipment for FTTH network.
• Install and maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally.
• Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers in accordance with company compliance standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports.
• Support field maintenance teams, including : IT, regional engineering teams and any other department as related to fiber network.
• Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
• Maintain proper network documentation on changes and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot MDF / headend issues with 3rd party providers.
• Work within the engineering team to ensure all connections are within required specifications.
• Work on an on-call schedule rotation as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

BENEFITS :

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including :

Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.