Fiber Optic Cable Splicer, Includes Copper

Everus Construction Group • Billings, MT

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About The Position

The Fiber Optic Cable Splicer safely repairs and installs overhead and underground communication lines, working in tight spaces as needed. The role requires splicing both fiber-optic and copper lines throughout the organization’s service area and following applicable safety rules, regulations, and practices. Employees are responsible for maintaining assigned trucks, equipment, and tools, communicating with their direct supervisor, and responding to service calls as soon as possible, day or night, seven days a week.

The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five years of prior experience splicing communication lines. The employee must be willing and able to join Montana IBEW under an outside communication contract upon hire. Pay is governed by the Montana Communication Contract, IBEW Local 206, 532, or 768. Benefits are tied to union membership and include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus a retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings that is not a match and occurs without an employee contribution.

A background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen are required. Hiring decisions are based on merit; disabled and veteran candidates are encouraged to apply. The company describes a hardworking team environment and notes opportunities to work in different areas across Montana and the surrounding region.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Five years of prior experience splicing communication lines.
• Knowledge and ability to splice 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.
• Awareness of safety regulations for line companies and knowledge of applicable Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT, and OSHA safety rules.
• Ability to respond in stressful or urgent situations as needed.

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

• Safely repair or install overhead and underground communication lines, including work in tight spaces.
• Accurately and thoroughly splice communication lines, including both fiber-optic and copper lines.
• Handle tools and perform work in accordance with accepted trade safety rules, regulations, and practices.
• 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 right-of-ways using proper warning signs, devices, and flagging procedures.
• Complete required or assigned tailboards, service orders, accident reports, interruption reports, and other documentation accurately and legibly.
• Maintain effective communication with the direct supervisor about assignments, problems, and questions.
• Immediately report known hazardous conditions affecting the crew or public on lines, stations, or other locations, and suggest needed revisions.
• Maintain and properly use assigned trucks, equipment, and tools, keeping them in proper working order.
• Inspect trucks and equipment daily 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 for other positions in the crew as needed to meet work requirements and deadlines.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Uphold and promote the Everus 4EVER Strategy: Employees, Value, Execution, Relationships.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan contribution of 6% of earnings; it is not a match and is contributed in the absence of an employee contribution

What This Job Offers

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