Fiber Optic Splicing Inspector

Sonic Internet + Phone • Bellflower, CA

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About The Position

The Fiber Optic Splicing Inspector ensures the quality and timely delivery of Sonic fiber services and guides contracted splicing teams in meeting Sonic’s splicing standards while providing strong internal and external customer service. The role works with engineers, management, project managers, and field crews to perform and inspect fiber splicing, coordinate work, and maintain accurate project documentation. It includes site inspections and post-construction audits, and requires field travel and strenuous manual labor on construction projects.

This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position of 40 hours per week. 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 and reports duties assigned by the Splicing Manager.

Requirements

• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor on construction projects.
• Proficiency with fiber equipment, hand tools, fusion splicers, OTDRs, fiber identifiers, and scopes.
• 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 perform work from high places, including poles and roofs.
• Ability to drive company vehicles, including bucket trucks, safely and responsibly and operate hydraulic aerial lifts.
• 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.

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 on 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 cables of all types and sizes.
• Install and dress aerial and underground fiber-optic cable.
• Complete fiber-cable repairs.
• Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
• Communicate project status with the Project Manager and Splicing Manager to help meet organizational goals.
• Ensure as-built fiber documentation is correct.
• Work with management to assign work to field crews.
• Perform site inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.
• Follow local and federal regulations, company policies, Sonic fiber splicing and testing standards, light-level standards, and fiber-enclosure build and re-entry procedures for dark and active plant.
• Drive company vehicles safely and responsibly and operate hydraulic aerial lifts.
• Perform other duties as 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
• Career advancement opportunities
• Extended education opportunities
• Company-paid pregnancy/bonding leave

What This Job Offers

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