Fiber Splicing / Construction Maintenance Technician

Clearwave Fiber LLC • Mokena, IL

40d • $24 - $28

About The Position

Our Fiber Splicing Construction Maintenance Technician splices, maintains, and repairs all underground cables used to deliver Telephone, CATV, and high-speed Data services. Candidate must be available for on-call duty to investigate outages, coordinate with contractors for necessary repairs, and collect data for outage investigations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new concepts and effectively train others as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Basic electricity (AC/DC) theory.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Basic understanding of service order flow and process.
• Understanding of REA and Company construction standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Splices maintains, and repairs copper, coaxial and fiber cables from Central Office or Head End to the de-mark box located at the customer premises.
• Assists in the testing of fiber, coaxial, and copper cables; uses various fault locating equipment to isolate the source of trouble or complaint, including forward and reverse testing of HFC plant.
• Digs with a shovel to expose severed or damaged cable. May make a sketch of bad or damaged cable to send to Engineering for replacement or cable upgrade.
• Reads and interprets OTDR and fiber optic power meters and coaxial (db) power meter.
• Reads and interprets staking sheets and cable schematics to splice newly installed cable in pedestals and to terminate cable in cross connects; consisting of correctly marking cable pairs, using assigned cable counts and color code, and running jumpers; may also include bonding and grounding if needed.
• Runs pairs for service orders for Engineering and dispatch.
• Assists in small cut-overs for Engineering.
• Verifies information on repair orders and service orders; advises appropriate employees of any needed corrections or changes in information.
• Installs protector and demarcation device at customer premises, at times working in areas with limited space, using hand tools such as drills, screw drivers and punch tool.
• Inspects and maintains vehicle in a clean, orderly, well-stocked fashion on a daily basis; completes necessary paperwork for maintenance or repairs to vehicle.
• Communicates with other departments and companies to repair inoperative or substandard transmissions via the cable.
• Refers employee and customer complaints and problems to immediate supervisor or another member of the management team.
• Provides training and assistance for new employees; participates in cross-training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the effective operation of the department and the Company.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage from day one. Plus, take advantage of company contributions to HSA/HRA accounts and an FSA plan to cover your healthcare expenses.
• Work-Life Balance: Recharge and rejuvenate with up to 20 days of paid time off in your first year, ensuring you have the flexibility to enjoy life outside of work.
• Financial Security: Competitive wage and benefits package ($24-28/hour DOE). Including a bonus plan. Plan for your future with our generous 401(k) matching program, featuring immediate vesting. Additionally, safeguard yourself and your loved ones with company-paid life insurance and voluntary options for dependents, along with company-paid short-term and long-term disability plans.
• Tech Advantage: As a part of our team, you'll also enjoy free Clearwave Fiber services if you reside within our service footprint, keeping you connected and productive.
• Support & Assistance: Access our Employee Assistance Plan and 24/7 Health Advocate services at no cost to you, ensuring you have the support you need, whenever you need it.
• Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Employee Referral Program and earn rewards for bringing top talent to our team.
• Career Development: Invest in your professional growth with ongoing career development opportunities and recognition programs designed to celebrate your achievements.
• Additional Coverage: Explore optional coverage with our voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal plans, providing added peace of mind for life's unexpected challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees