Outside Plant Fiber Splicer

VISIONARY COMMUNICATIONS LLC • US,

3d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Visionary Broadband is hiring a full-time Outside Plant Fiber Splicer to splice fiber-optic cables in indoor and outdoor settings and support outside plant engineering and construction activities. The role is based in the Northeast Wyoming or Southeast Montana service areas and requires travel 60–70% of the time, including overnight travel up to 50% of the time. Per diem and a company-provided hotel are provided for overnight travel. Field work may include weekends, holidays, and off-hours.

The position involves splicing and documenting fiber, creating and maintaining schematics and diagrams, managing outside plant records and activities at assigned sites, preparing engineering field notes, and supporting project timelines. The employee also contributes to staking sheets, project engineering, permitting, construction, routine maintenance, and repairs to outside plant routes.

Requirements

• Two to four years of experience with outside plant fiber splicing.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to read staking sheets.
• Knowledge of fusion splicing loose tube and ribbon fiber-optic cables, including opening cables mid-span.
• Working knowledge and experience with current computerized operations and Vetro mapping software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications and strong computer skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, stay organized, make sound decisions, and multitask under pressure.
• Ability to work with clients on engineering problems and communicate with customer contacts and the Outside Plant Supervisor.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to be insured to drive a company vehicle.
• Ability to travel 60–70% of the time, including overnight travel up to 50% of the time; field work may include weekends, holidays, and off-hours.

Nice To Haves

• Field engineering experience.
• Project lead responsibility.
• In-depth understanding of technology-based services, products, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Splice loose tube, microfiber, ADSS, and ribbon fiber-optic cables; construct splice cases, including grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing.
• Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.
• Build graphical worksheets for contractors and use drafting techniques in Vetro and other required programs.
• Read staking sheets and DOT blueprints.
• Perform work according to industry standards, design instructions, project specifications, and safety procedures; maintain the project scope of work.
• Prepare engineering field notes and interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field.
• Recommend changes to running lines or construction methods and facilitate conversion of information into Vetro.
• Enter and maintain outside plant records.
• Participate in engineering, permitting, and construction processes to support project contracts.
• Perform routine maintenance and address route issues, including hand-hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control.
• Communicate with clients and customer contacts about engineering problems while coordinating with the Outside Plant Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, including on-call pay and participation in the company annual bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package available the first of the month after 30 days of employment, including two medical plan choices, dental, vision, and an HSA with the high-deductible medical plan.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• Per diem and company-provided hotel for overnight travel.

What This Job Offers

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