Senior Fiber Splicer

Zayo Group•Doral, FL

17d•$28 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Fiber Splicer installs, turns up, tests, and provisions equipment in optical fiber networks, and performs fiber splicing in aerial, underground, and indoor environments. The role includes setting up splice locations and termination points, supporting fiber construction, and working on both new construction and restoration projects. The position is based out of the company’s Doral, Florida office and involves field work; the ideal candidate lives within a one-hour commute of Doral. The regular shift is 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with possible calls outside regular business hours and participation in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends.

Requirements

Experience with telecommunications cable splicing, SONET, Ethernet, DWDM, and network troubleshooting.
Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, OTDR, PMD, and BER test sets.
Ability to work outdoors and in remote locations.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.
Experience with construction projects, equipment installation, and maintenance records management.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Install, turn up, test, and provision SONET, WDM, and Ethernet equipment in optical fiber networks according to engineered designs.
Splice new construction and restoration projects involving various cable types, including Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, and OPGW.
Perform active splicing in cables containing dark fiber and lit services.
Conduct and validate network equipment testing according to Zayo procedures and manufacturer specifications.
Collaborate with the Network Operations Center (NOC) on final acceptance and testing of installed equipment and network rings.
Use fiber optic, SONET, Ethernet, and SDH test equipment.
Conduct site surveys at remote locations to assess installation quality for racks, equipment, and fiber cable.
Label and tag equipment and cabling according to network engineering diagrams.
Report defects to the Operations Manager or OSP Project Engineer.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and assist the NOC and customers with problem resolution.
Participate in the on-call rotation for nights and weekends.