Fiber Splicer

Ritter Communications•Forney, TX

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Fiber Splicer plays a vital role in ensuring quality and timely delivery of telecommunications services to our customers. This position is responsible for reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams to splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic, coaxial, and copper for new construction and new service installations. The role also maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs damaged cable and related issues in the outside plant network.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of telecommunication construction practices including: Fiber and cable installation practices and procedures; Identifying individual fiber cables at splice and node locations; Fiber optic splice enclosure handling and maintenance practices; Depth/distance requirements; Marking and/or identifying cable routes/types; Work area restoration and easement/Right of way management; 90-volt HFC network operations and parameters; Emergency service restoration procedures and practices
Up-to-date on RUS and NEC Standards and FCC, OSHA, and DOT regulations
Knowledgeable of company products, services, policies and procedures
Ability to use all functions of RF meters, optical meters, spectrum analyzer, TDR, OTDR, volt/ohm/amp meters, and monitoring software
Basic PC software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Auto Cad Map Viewer
Skill in reading cable schematics, fiber count reports, and verification reports
Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner
Ability to follow detailed instructions for complex tasks
Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps, staking sheets, and cable schematics, fiber count reports, and verification reports
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand
Ability to effectively function as a collaborator
Ability to pass DOT certification
Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in telecommunications construction or maintenance operations required

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 3 years of experience splicing fiber preferred

Responsibilities

Works with Project Managers and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed
Provides detailed reports of field splicing activity
Preps cable and performs fusion splices for aerial and underground applications
Ensures all splice closures and termination points are airtight and free of moisture
Installs protectors and demarcation equipment at customer premise
Inspects and maintains vaults, mini-vaults, and manholes
Installs actives and passives (nodes, amplifiers, taps, splitters, power inserts)
Demonstrates appropriate Customer Service Skills, especially ability to collaborate effectively with landowners and utility service providers
Performs manual excavations, including utility exposure, transition, and termination
Ensures proper bonding and grounding of aerial and underground plant
Performs all work in accordance with industry and Company standards and per all government regulations including OSHA, DOT, FCC, etc.
Tracks and enters time for projects as required
Participates in on-call rotation and occasionally performs work during scheduled maintenance windows at nonpeak hours
Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events, and other Ritter Communications locations
Performs all other related duties as assigned by management