Fiber Optic Splicing Technician - Florida

Black & Veatch - Kirksville, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Kirksville, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As an employee-owned company, Black & Veatch puts its people at the center of everything it does, empowering them to grow and explore new possibilities. The position involves outside plant fiber optic cable splicing, including both ribbon fiber and loose tube fiber, installation of splice closures, unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing, fiber troubleshooting and repair, and test report generation. The role requires coordination of daily crew activities and work schedules while maintaining a safe and quality work site. This is a field-based assignment that emphasizes safety and quality in all operations.

Responsibilities

• Operation of electronic fusion splicing and testing equipment, including use of all related fiber splicing hand tools.
• Read and interpret fiber splicing diagrams, prints, specifications, work scopes, and fiber optic color code charts.
• Perform ring cuts.
• Install fiber closures, terminations, connectors, patch panels and related materials.
• Mounting FTP's and splicing cabinets.
• Bond and ground fiber cables according to client specifications.
• Connect wires and cables to terminals and attach/detach various kinds of hardware to wires, cables, buildings, or poles.
• Perform all work in a right-of-way environment, on enterprise properties, or in and around cell site locations.
• Deploying and removing various traffic control devices that protect the work area while on a street or roadway.
• Extensive knowledge of approved practices, procedures, tools, codes and materials used in fiber optic cable splicing.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with laptops, tablets and Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Knowledge of first aid procedures and CPR.
• Complete weekly time sheets and production reports.
• Must be able to quickly learn and understand individual market and client installation specifications and understand the importance of accurate client deliverables.
• Take site photos or photos of work performed, using digital cameras, as needed.
• Complete reports related to project status, progress, or other work details, using computer software.
• Participate, adhere to and support all safety related policies, processes and programs.
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor; participate in investigation process as needed.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job work planning and safety planning in the appropriate format.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate and/or mitigate hazards.
• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
• Complete all required safety related paperwork.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to co-workers suggestions, safety concerns, and recommendations giving full attention to what they are saying and take the time to understand the points being made, asking questions and providing feedback when appropriate.
• Coordinate work with other crafts/co-workers on the job.
• Provide on-the-job training and/or mentoring to helpers and laborers you are working with.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand MOP's, work orders, blueprints, plans datasheets, site drawings and specifications.

Requirements

• At least two years of experience working as a fiber splicing technician or a combination of work experience and training, and a working knowledge of fiber optic networks.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the last three years is required.
• Ability to drive a pick-up and trailer combination and maneuver it safely, including backing it up.
• Must be able to travel between remote site locations.
• Position will require the passing of a pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to perform rope access work.
• Must have all necessary tools.

Nice-to-haves

• DOT Certification
• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Confined space entry training
• OSHA 10-hour training
• Experience working with a piece rate compensation structure
• Single fiber splicing experience
• Fiber troubleshooting
• Testing experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits including medical, dental and vision insurances.
• Disability insurance and a robust wellness program.
• Flexible work schedules, paid vacation and holiday time, sick time, and dependent sick time.
• Company-matched 401k plan.
• Adoption reimbursement and tuition reimbursement.
• Vendor discounts and an employment referral program.
• AD&D insurance and pre-taxed accounts.
• Voluntary legal plan and the B&V Credit Union.
• Performance-based bonus program.