Fiber Splicing Technician - Communications

Primoris Services Corporation • Converse, TX

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Primoris is a leading communications contractor with years of knowledge, skills, and experience in multiple areas of expertise, including outside plant construction in both fiber and copper environments as well as fiber splicing and maintenance. We are the leading provider of maintenance, repair, upgrade, and installation services in the communications industry and strive to exceed expectations for the next generation and beyond. We are looking for an eager and flexible fiber optic technician to join our growing company. The optimal candidate will have relatable experience and a proven track record. We are looking for a high-character, ambitious, and highly motivated individual that is looking to join a company with high potential for advancement. We are looking for candidates that are passionate about the telecom industry and someone looking to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Finger & wrist dexterity & hand/eye coordination.
• Ability to work from heights such as man lifts, scissor lifts & rooftops utilizing proper fall protection.
• Ability to use small hand tools.
• Ability to use power tools.
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift to 75 lbs., and drive a vehicle.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Excellent Customer Service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make a sound decision.
• Conflict Management and Resolution Skills - Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems.
• Results-focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at times competing priorities.
• Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills, both verbal and nonverbal, to help facilitate the sharing of information between people within the company and our clients.
• Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to Aspire Communications workforce
• Fiber splicing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Google Fiber Plant experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, neat, professional appearance. Wearing the company uniform during all project-related duties unless specifically directed otherwise by a superior.
• Accept direction and critiques from Team Members in higher classifications.
• Traveling to client sites to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve Telecommunications and Data/IT equipment issues as well as equipment maintenance within a designated territory.
• Fusion Splicing: (Examples - M-90, X-77, I-LID, AND OPTI-SPLICE LID FUSION SLICERS) Single and ribbon splicing
• Cable & enclosure prep: bonding & grounding of all cables when necessary
• Aerial & underground splicing and cable installation
• FO Testing – OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) / PM (Power Meter) & LS (Light Source) Testing
• Ability to properly install both copper and fiber optic cables.
• Ability to properly terminate copper & fiber cable (Cat5e, Cat6, single-mode, multi-mode etc.).
• knowledge on fiber-optic networks and terms such as GPON, FTTH, FTTB, etc.
• Ability to properly create and install labels.
• Ability to perform all component and system testing.
• Ability to complete the tasks assigned in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand basic wiring diagrams and installation instructions.
• Ability to perform as crew leader as assigned. Crew leader assignments will be made based on project specifics and the demonstrated abilities of the individual.
• Ability to assure that all team members reporting to you complete their assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform and document optical attenuation tests on single-mode and multi-mode optical strands.
• Ability to configure, operate and analyze test data from Optical Time Domain Reflectometers
• Ability to ground and bond all applicable components according to Project Scope of Work, Local and National Codes, and Industry Standards

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed