OSP Splicer

Pilot Fiber•New York, NY

8d•$62,400 - $83,200•Onsite

About The Position

Pilot is a modern connectivity company based in New York City. We deliver fiber-optic internet and network services to businesses with no contracts, backed by a 100% uptime guarantee and 24/7 proactive support. We're a passionate, close-knit team that believes businesses have more important things to worry about than their internet connection. Our top priority is enabling extraordinary work across all industries with connectivity solutions that are adaptive, agile, and designed with the customer in mind.

Requirements

1+ years of experience splicing high-count fiber-optic cables in both outside plant and inside plant environments
Safety-first mindset - always set yourself and others up for a safe work environment
Highly organized and tidy work when it comes to documentation, records, splice cases, splice trays, work vehicle, locker, and other areas of responsibility
Proficiency working with a wide variety of cable manufacturers (AFL, Prysmian, Corning) and cable types (SWR, Flat Ribbon, Rollable)
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot all aspects of fiber-optic networks using both field equipment (OTDR/OPM/VFL/LFM) and online (GIS) applications
Ability to safely lift 75lbs
Ability to work while standing for long periods
Valid, clean driver's license (recurring MVR check required)
Comfortable working in confined space environments such as manholes, vaults and outdoors in all weather conditions, with experience working in the ECS Manhole System preferred
Comfortable driving large (non-CDL) vehicles in New York City metro area
Valid OSHA-30 Certificate required
Willing and able to work the overnight shift (7pm-3am, Mon-Fri)
Willing and able to work adjusted hours in accordance with New York City’s Annual Holiday Construction embargo (November - January)
Ability to attend all required team and/or company meetings and events, which may be outside of typical working hours
Highly organized and tidy when it comes to work orders, documentation, records, work vehicle, locker, and other areas of responsibility
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the ECS Manhole System preferred

Responsibilities

Interpret and organize splicing schematics, work orders, and maps to properly plan for splicing work
Work at various locations in the New York City metro area in outdoor, underground, and in-building settings
Prepare and maintain a clean and well-stocked vehicle, including accountability for inventory of consumables, tools, equipment, etc.
Report any fleet or worksite-related incidents in a timely manner
Set up proper work zones in outdoor and indoor environments using safety cones, sticks, signs, strobe lights, etc., and in all weather conditions; follow all safety requirements and guidelines
Route, organize, and marry cables and coils in outside plant and inside plant environments in preparation for splicing
Perform single and ribbon fusion splices on various fiber-optic cable types
Build and maintain fiber-optic splice enclosures in underground and in-building settings, including ring cuts and butt splices with cables up to 864F each
Utilize various troubleshooting tools such as a Live Fiber Identifier, Optical Power Meter, Visual Fault Locator, and OTDR
Troubleshoot fiber-optic network issues as directed by the Network & Fiber Engineering teams; interpret diagnostic results to aid in outage resolution
Update and maintain splicing records and other documentation as required
Assist the OSP Line team as needed in major network expansion, outage restoration, or other activities as required
Communicate effectively internally to provide relevant project updates