Fiber Optic Technician

Comlink Solutions, LLC•Commerce City, CO

1d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Comlink Solutions is a fiber solutions company providing fiber optic cabling and splicing services. We build and maintain large fiber networks for national network providers and telecommunications carriers in multiple markets. We are seeking experienced fiber splicers to join our team. Comlink provides opportunities to learn, advance your career, and together we create a culture of accomplishment, growth, and success that we all share in. Give us an opportunity to learn more about each other and see how you can benefit from our competitive pay and employee benefit package including: Compensation Range for a Fiber Optic Technician: The base pay rate range for this position is $28.00 to $33.00 per hour Shift differential pay available for night work Comprehensive Benefit Package: Medical Plan, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plans 401(k) with 4% Employer Match, eligible after 90 days Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care Paid Time Off Company Paid Holidays Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Voluntary Benefits – Life and AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Company Truck Company mobile phone or mobile phone reimbursement Boot Voucher Program Tuition Reimbursement Position Summary: This position is responsible for basic fiber splicing; preparation, installation and repair of single fiber optic cable using fusion splicing equipment. Under supervision, performs limited testing of fiber. Health and safety are a top priority for Comlink next to delivering quality products and services to our customers which means to keep you safe, you are also responsible for following all safety protocols, standards, and expectations.

Requirements

Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering or the equivalent in training and/or work experience.
Minimum of 2 years demonstrated splicing work experience
Experience knowledge using Fujikura fusion splicing equipment
Must possess strong problem solving, decision making, analytical skills and organizational skills
Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures
Ability to work from an Aerial lift truck and/or ladder
Ability to use light source and power meters
Experience using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel
Position requires driving between work sites
Travel may be required
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug tests as required

Nice To Haves

Experience using OTDR
Knowledge of Fast Reporter software
Experience with Google earth files

Responsibilities

Accurately read and interpret basic splicing documents, splicing engineer packets and network plan designs in preparation for each job
At the job site, access panels through manholes and/or hand holes
Identify type of fiber cable within fiber cases and determine fibers to be used
Using a fusion splicer, splice fiber optic cable in a variety of elements, indoor and outdoor
Repair fiber optic cable as required
Document and maintain accurate splicing records and job site notes
Responsible for complying with all safety standards
Responsible for upkeep and maintaining company vehicle, inventory, and small tools
Follow all administrative processes and procedures
Under supervision, learn testing processes using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR)
Learn and keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques
Protects and keeps company proprietary information confidential
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical Plan, Co-Pay or HDHP with Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plans
401(k) with 4% Employer Match, eligible after 90 days
Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
Paid Time Off
Company Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Benefits – Life and AD&D Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Company Truck
Company mobile phone or mobile phone reimbursement
Boot Voucher Program
Tuition Reimbursement