Fiber Splicer - Ft. Smith

Job Description

Job Description

The Fiber Splicer will be responsible for properly preparing and splicing fiber optic cable within a telecommunications system.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

• Prepare fiber cable into new or existing splice enclosure, tray, and splice fiber optic cable, to include single fiber and up to 432-count fiber
• Splice fiber via fusion methods
• Ribbonize loose tube fiber
• Identify and access fibers in an existing splice enclosure
• Respond to network outages and perform the required repairs
• Install termination panels on customer premises as well as fiber terminals in an environmental cabinet and / or underground vault
• Test cable with optical test equipment such as OTDR, power meter, fiber identifier, and fiber scope to troubleshoot and repair fiber
• Complete testing and turn-ups of subscriber circuits
• Analyze fiber traces
• Complete the required close-out documentation for all splice locations
• Secure Company and customer-issued assets and equipment in a safe manner at all times
• Use of hand tools, ladders, and equipment to assist in the completion of an assigned project.

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE :

ENVIRONMENTAL / WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the assigned area usual outdoor, warehouse or construction environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery and equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication and communication through automated devices like the telephone. Physical stamina to handle the long hours of performing strenuous work during the day in hot or cold weather. The noise level in the work environment ranges from normal office levels to loud levels due to equipment and machinery use

SAFTEY EXPECTATIONS

Each employee is responsible for his / her own safety. No task should be completed unless it can be completed safely. Employees will :