Fiber Optic Cable Splicer, Includes Copper

Everus Construction Group • Belgrade, MT

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About The Position

Safely repairs and installs overhead and underground communication lines, working in tight spaces both overhead and underground. Splices fiber-optic and copper lines throughout the organization's service area and follows applicable trade and safety practices. The role requires responding to service calls as soon as possible, day or night, seven days a week, and may involve work in different areas across Montana and the surrounding region. Employees are expected to uphold and promote the Everus 4EVER Strategy: Employees, Value, Execution, and Relationships.

The wage is determined by the Montana Communication Contract with IBEW Local 206, 532, or 768. Benefits are tied to union membership and include medical, dental, and vision coverage and a retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings. The retirement contribution is not a match and is made even in the absence of an employee contribution. Background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Five years of prior experience splicing communication lines.
• Knowledge of splicing both fiber-optic and copper lines.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity.
• Ability to read instructions, write reports, and work with computers.
• Ability to differentiate between colors.
• Willingness and ability to join Montana IBEW under an outside communication contract upon hire.
• Ability to respond under stressful or urgent situations when needed.
• Awareness of safety regulations for line companies and knowledge of utility, N.E.S.C., DOT, and OSHA safety rules.

Nice To Haves

• Current Class A CDL, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Current DOT medical exam card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness and ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and thoroughly splice communication lines throughout the organization's service area, including both fiber-optic and copper lines.
• Perform work and handle tools in accordance with accepted safety rules, regulations, and practices for the trade.
• Interpret specifications and diagrams to connect lines according to job plans.
• Insulate new joints and fittings with lead sleeves and apply cable sheathing to repel moisture.
• When appropriate, barricade public highways and public rights-of-way using proper warning signs, devices, and flagging procedures.
• Complete assigned documentation accurately and legibly, including tailboards, service orders, accident reports, and interruption reports.
• Communicate with the direct supervisor about assignment details, problems, and questions; make suggestions for needed revisions.
• Immediately report known hazardous conditions affecting the crew or public on lines, stations, or elsewhere.
• Maintain and properly use assigned trucks, equipment, and tools, keeping them in proper working order.
• Conduct daily inspections of trucks and equipment and complete required inspection forms.
• Respond to duty calls as soon as possible, day or night, seven days a week, to correct problems or restore service.
• Be willing to perform duties of other positions on the crew as needed to meet work requirements and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Uphold and promote the Everus 4EVER Strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings; the contribution is not a match and occurs even without an employee contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED