Splicer
About The Position
ByVerTek is seeking a Fiber Splicer to splice and troubleshoot fiber cables ranging from 12ct to 864ct and help expand and optimize its fiber-optic network in South Central Florida. The role includes splicing large- and small-count fiber-optic cable and ribbon fiber, working with ISP/OSP terminations, and performing light labor such as lifting manhole covers and barricading open manholes. Work takes place in, from, and around hand-holes and manholes. This is primarily a field-based position requiring regular travel to job sites. Work is outdoors and may involve varying weather, uneven terrain, and moderate noise. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on project needs. Physical requirements include standing, walking, and working outdoors for extended periods; navigating active construction environments; lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching; reading construction drawings, maps, and digital displays; and using tools, equipment, and computer devices. The employee must properly use required PPE and demonstrate safe construction practices.
Requirements
- At least 19 years of age.
- Authorization to work in the United States for ByVerTek.
- At least 2 years of fiber-splicing experience; the posting also describes a minimum of 2–4 years of experience.
- Knowledge of hot cuts and solid OTDR testing.
- Experience reading and interpreting outside and subscriber plant facility records and engineering schematic work prints.
- Ability to distinguish all colors.
- Ability to work aloft from ladders, platforms, poles, and bucket trucks.
- Ability to stand, walk, and work outdoors for extended periods and safely navigate active construction environments.
- Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and reach frequently.
- Visual acuity sufficient to read construction drawings, maps, and digital displays.
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, equipment, and computer devices.
- Ability to properly wear and use required PPE, including a hard hat, safety vest, gloves, and protective eyewear.
Nice To Haves
- Ribbon splicing knowledge.
- Working knowledge of direct termination of fiber-optic connectors, including mechanical, anaerobic, epoxy polish, heat-cured, and pigtail splicing methods.
- Working knowledge of ISP/OSP fiber-optics terminations in splicing products and their appropriate applications.
- Working knowledge of analog and digital transmission.
Responsibilities
- Splice large- and small-count fiber-optic cable and ribbon fiber.
- Troubleshoot fiber cables as required.
- Perform light labor, including lifting manhole covers and barricading open manholes.
- Work with ISP/OSP terminations.
- Work in, from, and around hand-holes and manholes.
- Travel regularly to field job sites.
- Use required PPE and model safe construction practices.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and paid sick time.
- Eleven company-observed holidays per year.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
- Basic company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
- Voluntary long-term disability coverage.
- Supplemental benefit plans to assist with out-of-pocket expenses.
- Flexible Spending accounts.
- 401(k).
- Company Bonus Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
