Copper Cable Splicer

Centerline•Nashua, NH

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Actively hiring for a Copper Cable Splicer based in Nashua NH with travel throughout the New England region. This person will operate independently and with a team to work with customers on-site for ISP. OSP, aerial, buried copper, coax and fiber builds. Our New England offices are growing due to the tremendous amount of work available in the region. We are a looking to add local qualified, and technically knowledgeable technicians to our team.

Requirements

At least two years of experience in splicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing fiber optic and copper cable.
Four years of experience in the installation and/or repair of fiber-optic cable and other related telecommunications equipment.
Ability to distinguish the difference between colors.
Industry-recognized certification in splicing and testing copper and fiber optic cable.
Local and ovenight travel in Maine should be expected due to the size of the state; would include hotel and per diem allowance
High School Degree
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity is required for success.
May need to respond under stressful or urgent situations.
Awareness of all Safety regulations for Line Companies; knowledge of all Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT and OSHA Safety Rules.

Responsibilities

Proper installation of various closures on copper cables.
Splicing of copper cable using various tools, in an aerial, buried, or office environment.
Testing and troubleshooting copper.
Repair and maintenance of copper cables.
Understand staking sheets and blueprints.
Making necessary preparations required for splicing, rearranging, and terminating cable conductors. Performing splicing operations relating to the installation, rearrangement, and repair of outside plant facilities. This includes copper cable, wire, terminals, loop carrier electronics.
Locating and clearing troubles in outside plant facilities.
Determine air flow and pressure in cables – aerial and underground. Preparing cables for pressurization and maintaining cable pressure.
Works aloft; climbs ladders and poles; enters tunnels, buildings, trenches, crawl spaces, manholes, and other confined spaces to accomplish job tasks.
May work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Tests and adjusts complex equipment using testing devices, e.g., signal generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring sets, volt-ohm-millimeters, etc
Testing, locating, and repairing defects in wires for copper cables and digital carrier systems, using electrical and mechanical testing apparatus.
Will need to be able to travel both within and out of state as required or as work ebbs and flows.
Performing additional duties and tasks as required by the Company.