Level II Tech, Splicing

5 Star Electric, LLC•Lexington, KY

2h•Onsite

About The Position

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations. The Level II Technician, Splicing, will perform mid-level splicing on a variety of underground, aerial, and ISP projects nationwide. The Splicing Technician has technical knowledge, skills and experience to perform core splicing functions within the telecommunications industry.

Requirements

1-5 years of experience performing fiber optic cable splicing projects required
OSHA 10 certification (or ability to acquire within 6 months) required
Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a DOT medical card required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required
Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Nice To Haves

First-aid and/or CPR certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Performs mid-level splicing functions for aerial, underground, and ISP cable routing on various projects
Ability to read and interpret construction prints, drawings, and splice matrixes to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled
Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit
Independently and safely performs mid-sheath cable entry using proper tools
Performs mid-level single and/or ribbon splices with the understanding large cable count numbering
Ability to read/process test results and problem solve basic issues identified during troubleshooting
Proficient in mid-level OTDR and power meter testin
Ability to install and/or research installation procedures for all splice enclosure
Performs basic cable relocations and hot cuts while maintaining cable organization
Effectively communicates with internal (training peers) and external stakeholders (customers, subcontractors, etc.), addressing issues as they arise and offering customer-centric solution
Responds timely to critical situations and emergency outages with an appropriate level of urgency
Maintains full understanding of safety risks while working in a safety sensitive position, adhering to all safety requirements and standards
Performs other duties as assigned by leadership