Fiber Splicer, Telecom
About The Position
TAK Broadband is seeking a Fiber Splicer to join its team in San Antonio, Texas. The role installs, repairs, and tests fiber and related components; splices loose-tube and ribbon fiber to current standards; and connects, configures, and troubleshoots fiber-optic networks for facilities. The Fiber Splicer also reads splicing prints, tests and activates equipment, monitors work for compliance with customer and industry specifications, and completes production and materials documentation. The position frequently involves working with minimal or no supervision and performing outdoor construction work in varied conditions.
Requirements
- Prior fiber-splicing experience is required.
- Ability to work outside business hours when needed, including overtime, holidays, evenings, and weekends, in all seasons.
- Ability to safely operate a vehicle while pulling a trailer.
- Ability to complete tasks involving small components and wires.
- Ability to judge distance and spatial relationships.
- Ability to interpret splicing prints and distinguish and apply color codes.
- Ability to use specialty tools and understand splicing technology such as OTDRs, VFL, OLTS, and fusion splicing.
- Ability to carry, climb, operate, and work on an extension ladder approximately 28 feet high and weighing 75 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors, in tight spaces, and at elevation, including bending, reaching, twisting, climbing, and standing for up to 70% of the time.
- Ability to safely navigate varied terrain while managing equipment, safety equipment, and tools.
- Body weight of no more than 275 pounds to perform ladder work safely; the company notes an accommodation may be available based on previous ladder experience if personal safety is not compromised.
- Must provide a valid government-issued photo ID for verification; a driver’s license is required if the role involves driving.
- Must pass all pre-employment requirements, including MVR, background check, and drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with CWDM and DWDM.
- Experience preparing and splicing fiber from 6ct to 288ct.
- Working knowledge of OTDR equipment, including VEeX and/or EXFO.
- Experience with a Fujikura fiber splicer.
- Class A CDL.
Responsibilities
- Install, repair, and test fiber and related components.
- Splice loose-tube and ribbon fiber in compliance with modern standards.
- Connect and configure fiber-optic networks for facilities and troubleshoot problems.
- Read splicing prints and apply color codes when interpreting prints.
- Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation.
- Perform basic daily maintenance of the company-provided vehicle, including checking fluids and keeping it clean and organized.
- Monitor splicing operations to ensure compliance with customer and industry specifications.
- Safely operate a bucket truck for daily construction assignments and pull the fiber trailer as needed.
- Complete daily production reports, mark up maps, track work hours and production, and prepare as-built maps for completed areas.
- Reconcile issued parts and materials daily to ensure accurate usage counts.
- Perform general cleanup and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Company-paid $25,000 life insurance.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Paid weekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
