Fiber Tech Splicer

Tipmont•West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Are you our next Fiber Tech Splicer? Do you enjoy blending the best of your physical and mental strength when completing hands-on tasks? Are you comfortable and confident when you’re working in a variety of environments and conditions? Is attention to detail a strong suit? Would you like the tasks that you accomplish to directly benefit local families, farms, businesses and communities? If you can picture yourself in this role alongside an amazing team of hard-working, adaptable colleagues, you may be the next Fiber Tech Splicer for Tipmont and Wintek Business Solutions. As the Fiber Tech Splicer, you will install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and (as necessary) restore all fiber-optic services related to residential and business internet — for Tipmont, an electricity and fiber broadband cooperative serving eight counties in north central Indiana, as well as its business division, Wintek Business Solutions. In conjunction with the work of Tipmont’s Outside Plant team, you will install, repair, splice and test fiber cables in numerous locations — including underground, overhead and indoors. As required, you’ll collaborate with clients to plan installations, document testing results, address areas where fiber plant maintenance is required, and create graphical worksheets for contractors’ usage. With excellent attention to detail and organization, you’ll play an integral role in shaping regular network access for numerous area homes, schools, farms and businesses. You’ll join a company where all employees live by corporate values of innovation, public-service heart, passion, respect and making an impact. We do more than just speak to those values. We live them out every day — and so will you! We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental and life insurance; 401(k) matching and a pension retirement plan; education reimbursement; and many opportunities for professional growth and mentoring.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Driver’s license
Basic computer skills
Physical ability to: Work in adverse weather conditions Work from a kneeling or standing position for long periods Climb ladders with proper equipment up to 25 feet Includes a safety belt, safety strap, hard hat and other equipment as needed Lift and carry loads up to 90 pounds, including a ladder Work with basic hand tools and other specialized equipment with training
Availability to: Work overtime when deemed necessary, including holidays and weekends Travel for training or as needed Participate in on-call rotation
Strong skills in communication, organization & problem-solving, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Installing, repairing, splicing and testing fiber cable in a variety of working environments
Terminating cable using a variety of connectors
Testing cable with optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), power meter / light sources, and visual fault locators (VFLs)
Recording and documenting results of testing (e.g., preparing engineering field notes)
Collaborating with the Outside Plant team to implement fiber backbones and laterals
Consulting with management to address areas where plant maintenance is needed
Operating an aerial lift and bucket truck
Creating graphical worksheets for contractors using staking sheets and other programs
Working with clients to assist in planning fiber installations as required
Performing duties and using company vehicles / equipment with safety and professionalism
Furthering industry knowledge through ongoing, regular training and development
Upholding quality workmanship that surpasses industry standards