Fiber Splicer

CCI Systems•Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

CCI Systems, Inc. is seeking Fiber Splicers to help ensure prompt delivery and quality of telecommunications services. The role involves interpreting schematics and diagrams to splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic connections for new construction and service setups, as well as maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing damaged cables and related issues in the outside plant network. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, and surrounding areas, with travel requirements of up to 100%, potentially including weekly overnight stays. Further travel may involve schedules of 10 days on and 4–5 days off. Customer network maintenance may require evening or overnight work, and employees may eventually participate in rotational on-call coverage that can include nights and weekends. After initial training, the role is paid on a piece-rate basis once the employee is able to work independently. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record, pass a DOT physical, and provide their own hand tools; specialty tools are provided. The work may take place indoors in confined or poorly ventilated areas, outdoors in inclement weather, and at heights using a bucket truck, ladder, or utility poles. Employees may encounter dust, dirt, noise, insects, rodents, pets, and cleaning solutions.

Requirements

Two or more years of fiber splicing and troubleshooting experience is preferred.
Knowledge of fiber-optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and fiber types, is preferred.
Experience with ribbon and loose-tube fiber, including deribbonizing and ribbonizing, is preferred.
Ability to test fiber using OTDR, OLTS, power meters, and VFL is preferred.
Ability to use single and mass fusion splicing machines is preferred.
Ability to distinguish fiber sizes and colors is preferred.
Ability to read splicing matrices and splice and test fiber in FTTH, underground, and aerial environments is preferred.
Ability to place aerial and underground splice closures and other closures used for fiber-optic splicing and termination is preferred.
Ability to complete allocated work efficiently within specified timeframes while maintaining quality.
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt schedules as requirements change.
Ability to detect safety issues and work independently.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency with MS Office and web-based software.
Self-starting, dependable, and attentive to detail.
Willingness to travel up to 100%, potentially with weekly overnight stays; further travel may involve 10 days on and 4–5 days off.
Willingness to work outside regular business hours, including evening and overnight shifts; future rotational on-call work may include nights and weekends.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to pass a DOT physical.
Must provide personal hand tools; specialty tools are provided.
Willingness to work indoors in confined, poorly ventilated areas such as attics, basements, crawlspaces, and manholes.
Ability and willingness to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to work at heights of up to 50 feet in a bucket truck, on a ladder, and/or by climbing utility poles.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools and equipment to complete assigned projects.
Ability to maintain a professional working attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of fiber splicing and troubleshooting experience.
Knowledge of fiber-optic theory, fiber loss, connector types, and fiber types.
Experience with ribbon and loose-tube fiber, including deribbonizing and ribbonizing.
Ability to test fiber with OTDR, OLTS, power meters, and VFL.
Ability to use single and mass fusion splicing machines.
Ability to distinguish fiber sizes and colors.
Ability to read splicing matrices and splice and test fiber in FTTH, underground, and aerial environments.
Ability to place aerial and underground splice closures and other closures used for fiber-optic splicing and termination.

Responsibilities

Splice and maintain new and existing fiber-optic plant.
Prepare and splice single-mode and multi-mode fiber cables, including single, ribbon, and loose-tube configurations.
Splice and repair fiber-optic cables using single and mass fusion equipment.
Terminate fiber using various connectors or pigtails.
Test fiber using OTDR, OLTS, power meters, and VFL.
Install splice capsules and required hardware.
Perform mid-sheath cable entries and splice fibers in active networks.
Maintain existing plant without causing signal-failure interruptions.
Respond to network outages and perform troubleshooting and repairs.
Keep project records, including production sheets, timesheets, and customer documentation.
Maintain splice equipment, trailers, and vehicles.
Complete certification testing of fiber-optic systems.
Follow applicable safety requirements, including OSHA, NESC, NEC, and other pertinent standards.
Maintain knowledge of organizational policies and government regulations.
Follow CCI policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Record and document testing according to customer specifications.
Complete daily production reports documenting work performed.
Maintain a professional working attitude and appearance with coworkers and customers.