Fiber Splicer I

ML Connect•Centerville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Meriwether Lewis Connect, a fast-growing fiber broadband company and wholly owned subsidiary of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, is hiring a Fiber Splicer I based in its Centerville office. The role assists a Fiber Splicer II with fiber cable installation, construction, maintenance, repair, network testing, terminations, and troubleshooting. It also includes subscriber-premises installations and support, documentation, and emergency outage restoration. The successful candidate will maintain a safe working environment and follow applicable company and legal requirements. Applicants must reside within 45 minutes of the Centerville office. Pre-employment and random drug testing and background investigations are required.

Requirements

Working knowledge of fiber industry standards.
Ability to access, read, and interpret fiber GIS mapping systems and design software.
Working knowledge of computer applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, as well as fiber-splicing tools and software.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience in the fiber optic industry.
Must reside within 45 minutes of the Centerville office.
Must complete required pre-employment and random drug testing and background investigations.

Nice To Haves

Vocational school training or apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Assist the Fiber Splicer II with fiber cable installation, construction, maintenance, and repair.
Assist with record keeping for network infrastructure.
Assist in validating and testing end-to-end service provisioning for the fiber network.
Assist with cable terminations on patch panels, hubs, and routers.
Understand construction prints and splice schematics.
Maintain project tracking information, including production sheets, time sheets, and subscriber-required paperwork.
Work closely with the Fiber Splicer II to troubleshoot damaged fiber or install newly designed circuits.
Gain experience in bucket truck and splicing trailer operation.
Coordinate indoor fiber installation from the NID into subscriber premises and install subscriber-premises broadband equipment, including ONTs, residential gateways, telephone systems, wireless access points, and wireless extenders.
Connect and test customer computer equipment as needed.
Install, troubleshoot, and repair service drop problems and other subscriber issues as needed.
Assist with installation and repair of the Cooperative's outside fiber plant as needed.
Assist with emergency outage restoration efforts.
Maintain a safe and secure working environment by following MLEC/MLC policies, procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.