Coax Splicer

Fiber Network Services, Inc.•Hendersonville, NC

12h•$20 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Fiber Network Services is a communications contractor providing fiber optic and cable network services. The company is hiring a Broadband Coax Splicer for its Hendersonville, North Carolina team. The position involves splicing, balancing, activating, and troubleshooting forward and reverse signal paths for new coax construction and business-as-usual (BAU) projects, typically using .625 and .875 coax. The splicer may also optimize nodes and work with harmonic nodes. Daily work must be tracked and reported using digital methods such as email and Excel. The role regularly involves outdoor work in varied weather, occasional on-call work for after-hours emergencies, and safe work practices around aerial lift bucket trucks, ladders, and public rights-of-way.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three or more years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of and ability to safely use aerial lift bucket trucks; ability to use ladders.
Ability to climb/hook is optional.
Ability to work safely within public rights-of-way, including knowledge and proper use of applicable PPE.
Ability to use a TDR.
Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment.
Ability to read and understand technical instructions.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience.
Ability to climb/hook.

Responsibilities

Splice, balance, activate, and troubleshoot forward and reverse signal paths for new coax construction and BAU projects.
Optimize nodes and work with harmonic nodes.
Track and report daily work using digital methods, including email and Excel.
Work outdoors in different weather conditions.
Occasionally be on-call for after-hours emergency work.