Construction-Splicer

Uniti•Lexington, SC

About The Position

As a Splicer on the construction team at Kinetic, a business unit of Uniti, you will splice fiber-optic and copper cables of various sizes in indoor and outdoor settings. You will read, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams, oversee outside plant (OSP) activities at assigned work sites, support project timelines, and help maintain crew safety through direction on procedures and road and manhole safety, as well as general on-site oversight and participation in safety meetings as requested. You will maintain daily records of fiber routes, slack and splice locations, and drawing updates; manage material inventory; and perform DOT vehicle inspections. Other OSP construction tasks may arise. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring travel, potentially over 50% of the year depending on business needs. Work may include weekends, holidays, standby, unscheduled hours, and overtime. The role involves splicing fiber-optic and copper cables, including loose-tube and ribbon optic cables, and constructing splice cases with appropriate grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing. You will interpret staking sheets, blueprints, design instructions, and specifications; prepare engineering field notes; and interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities using records, maps, and field observations. You will also test and inspect lines and cables, support engineering, permit, and construction processes, recommend changes to construction methods or running lines, and perform routine maintenance and route repairs.

Requirements

Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work year-round in all weather conditions.
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
Ability to work an on-call rotation and days, nights, overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Valid driver’s license and minimum qualifications to obtain a CDL after hire.
Ability to pass DOT certification before hire.
Ability to travel up to 50%; the role description also notes travel may exceed 50% depending on business needs.
Exceptional time-management skills and attention to detail to complete paperwork accurately and on time.

Nice To Haves

Pole-climbing experience.
OSHA 10-Hour Safety Course and Buck Squeeze (Pole Climbing) certifications.
Proficiency operating various construction equipment.

Responsibilities

Splice fiber-optic and copper cables using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment, including loose-tube and ribbon optic cables.
Construct proper splice cases, including grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
Read, create, and maintain splicing records, schematics, diagrams, and daily records of routes, slack locations, splice locations, and drawing updates.
Interpret staking sheets, blueprints, engineering instructions, specifications, and buried underground or aerial telecom facilities in records, maps, and the field.
Maintain control of OSP activities at assigned work sites and support project timelines and scope of work.
Provide direction on safety procedures, road safety, and manhole safety; provide on-site project oversight and attend safety meetings as requested.
Prepare engineering field notes and make recommendations for changes in running lines or construction methodologies.
Participate in engineering, permitting, and construction processes to support project contracts as required.
Measure signal strength at utility poles using electronic test equipment.
Inspect or test lines and cables, record and analyze test results, and assess transmission characteristics or locate faults and malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance and recognize and repair route issues, including hand-hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
Maintain material inventory and perform DOT vehicle inspections.