Fiber Optic Splicing Inspector

Sonic Internet + Phone • Bellflower, CA

2d • $34 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Optic Splicing Inspector ensures quality and timely delivery of fiber services and provides exceptional internal and external customer service. The inspector guides contracted splicing teams in meeting Sonic’s splicing standards. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt hourly position. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.; occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Travel is typical. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work is normally performed outdoors in residential and commercial areas, construction sites, and field facilities. The job may involve all weather conditions, noise levels, hazardous conditions, and varied outdoor surfaces. Duties involve strenuous manual labor and may include working at heights, climbing, and handling tools and equipment. The role may require occasional standing, walking, handling or operating objects, tools, or controls, lifting or moving up to 100 pounds, and frequent keyboard use, viewing computer displays, and verbal and written communication.

Requirements

• Proficiency with fiber equipment, hand tools, fusion splicers, OTDRs, fiber identifiers, and scopes.
• Follow local and federal regulations and company policies.
• Follow Sonic’s fiber splicing and testing standards, light-level requirements, and fiber-enclosure build and re-entry procedures for dark and active plant.
• Ability to carry, climb, and operate an extension ladder approximately 28 feet high and weighing 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb poles using ladders and a climbing belt as needed.
• Ability to safely drive company vehicles, including bucket trucks, and operate hydraulic aerial lifts.
• Ability to perform job duties at heights, including on poles and roofs.
• Experience with fiber-optic network documentation.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into strategy.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude toward coworkers, customers, and contractors.
• Positive, strong work ethic and ability to maintain high productivity with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with team members and work independently without supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance, with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds and having the vision abilities described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Perform work in accordance with quality-control guidelines and applicable regulations, including OSHA, FCC, NESC, and NEC requirements.
• Inspect splicing work and ensure it meets Sonic standards.
• Perform fusion splicing of single-mode or multimode fiber-optic cable and terminate various types of fiber-optic connectors.
• Work with engineers and OSP management to perform fusion splicing as directed.
• Install and test pressurized and non-pressurized closures on various types and sizes of cable.
• Install and dress aerial and underground fiber-optic cable.
• Repair fiber cable.
• Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
• Communicate project status to the Project Manager and Splicing Manager to support organizational goals.
• Ensure as-built fiber documentation is correct.
• Work with management to assign work to field crews.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Splicing Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and profit sharing.
• Paid training.
• Collaborative team culture in a dynamic working environment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Extended education opportunities.
• Company-paid pregnancy/bonding leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed