Fiber Splicer - Outside Plant Construction - Laredo, TX

Dcomm•Laredo, TX

About The Position

DCOMM is expanding its workforce to support a high volume of outside plant underground construction work. The Fiber Splicer terminates, splices, bonds and grounds, documents, and tests fiber-optic cables and related equipment to support maximum network operating efficiency. The role involves working from engineered blueprints, installing and repairing fiber systems, troubleshooting and testing circuits, maintaining accurate records, and communicating with property owners, coworkers, and customers.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to work efficiently independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate professionally with coworkers, homeowners, and customers.
Willingness to work assigned shifts, including daily overtime when necessary.
Ability to work in all temperatures, climates, and weather conditions; work in tight spaces; and bend, stand, sit, crawl, climb, and lift throughout the day.
Ability to move materials or equipment weighing up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

Self-supervise splicing operations and ensure work complies with customer and industry specifications.
Ensure required tools and equipment are available at the jobsite, work from engineered blueprints, and track production.
Address property-owner complaints and explain the work being performed to residents.
Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, track work hours, and prepare as-built maps for spliced areas.
Perform basic light-level acceptance testing for installations and repairs.
Perform basic wiring in office buildings or new-construction settings, and install, repair, and maintain inside wire.
Carry out high-quality trade craft and splicing duties, including splicing for complex circuits and designs.
Verify splicing and distance using an OTDR; troubleshoot splice loss or attenuation using an OTDR.
Pull fiber cable through conduits, splice and activate underground and aerial lines, and attach cable to buildings using drills, screws, and clips.
Reconcile issued parts and materials daily to ensure accurate usage counts.
Apply network architecture and troubleshooting knowledge to the work.
Audit and document splicing matrices and existing fiber plant.
Document and validate as-builts for new builds and plant modifications.