Coax Splicer

FiberTel, LLC•San Jose, CA

4d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

FiberTel, LLC is hiring a Coax Splicer for its San Jose, California market. This skilled position installs and repairs coax, assists with coax splicing, and performs fiber-splicing and related construction work. The splicer generally oversees one employee and may provide on-the-job training to a Splicing Laborer. The role involves frequent customer communication and professional conduct. It is a full-time hourly position expected to work at least 40 hours per week, with flexible hours and occasional on-call duties that may include nights and weekends. The anticipated compensation is $25.00–$35.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Work is outdoors in changing weather and terrain, including urban and rural settings and traffic areas. The role may involve exposure to natural gas, electrical shock risk, and moderate to loud noise. Physical tasks include prolonged standing, lifting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crouching, and crawling, as well as communicating and following worksite safety instructions. The employee must tolerate extreme weather conditions and meet the listed vision requirements.

Requirements

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check; comply with company drug testing and applicable OSHA, state, and local safety requirements and training.
Have a valid driver's license, or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license, and maintain a good driving record.
Have basic knowledge of and ability to safely operate utility trucks and equipment and use hand tools and equipment.
Communicate effectively with customers and employees.
Be willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
Be able to lift or carry 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds as needed, with or without assistance.
Know fiber-optic color codes and associated numbers and understand fiber-splicing terminology.
Be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Have experience splicing fiber, including all necessary steps.
Have 2–3 years of coax-splicing experience.
Meet the physical requirements of prolonged standing (up to 12 hours), lifting, climbing, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, and required vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

Class A Commercial Driver’s License; higher wage scales apply to CDL holders.
Previous coax experience, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
Ability to perform all duties in coax telecommunications construction.
Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

Install and repair coax and assist with coax splicing.
Set up safety perimeters using signage, cones, and safety barriers, and flag traffic when required.
Work at multiple locations and prepare splice locations and termination points; install splice closures.
Clean, maintain, stock, and secure the assigned vehicle and equipment daily.
Splice loose-tube fiber, place mid-sheath splices, construct splice cases, and pull fiber when needed.
Drive and properly use a bucket truck and operate splicing equipment.
Submit daily time cards for crew members, fill out audit sheets for each location and splice, update job completion sheets, and complete cut sheets.
Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR.
Perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspections and follow all safety rules and regulations.
Work at night or other varied hours as needed and occasionally perform on-call duties, including night and weekend work.
Communicate with customers and employees professionally; generally oversee one employee and provide on-the-job training to a Splicing Laborer.