Sr. Fiber Optic Technician
About The Position
Comlink Solutions is seeking experienced day splicers for its Denver-area team. The company builds and maintains large fiber networks for national network providers and telecommunications carriers. This role performs work ranging from individual splice points to splicing and troubleshooting large fiber networks, supporting new-build and maintenance services. Work includes preparing, installing, testing, and repairing fiber optic cable using fusion-splicing and testing equipment. Senior technicians work both independently and as part of a team, troubleshoot complex networks, and identify and diagnose problem areas. They are responsible for following safety protocols and standards while delivering quality customer service. The position combines mobile and sedentary work and may involve job-site travel, emergency calls outside normal working hours, and—if assigned to night shift—work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The role requires working in confined and physically demanding spaces and operating equipment such as ladders and bucket-truck lifts.
Requirements
- Technical degree in line work or fiber engineering, or equivalent training and/or work experience.
- At least 3 years of demonstrated splicing experience on large fiber networks.
- Expert knowledge of Fujikura fusion-splicing equipment.
- Full proficiency in ribbon-splicing procedures.
- Expert knowledge of Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR).
- Knowledge of Google Earth files.
- Knowledge of Fast Reporter software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook, Word, SharePoint, and Excel.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and follow written procedures.
- Ability to work from an aerial lift truck and/or ladder.
- Ability to use a light source and power meters.
- Ability to drive between work sites; a valid driver’s license is required.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Ability to respond to emergency calls outside normal working hours.
- If hired for night shift, ability to work from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
- Ability to pass pre-employment background checks and drug tests as required.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods, work in close quarters and confined spaces, and function in narrow aisles or passageways.
- Frequent crouching and climbing, with body agility emphasized.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move equipment and objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Visual acuity for computer-related work and finger dexterity for keyboarding and operating job equipment and hand tools.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret splicing documents, splicing engineer packets, and network plan designs in preparation for jobs.
- Interface with customers to discuss job requirements, anticipate potential issues, provide technical advice, and troubleshoot problems.
- Plan and lead jobs from beginning to end, and potentially provide work direction and immediate supervision to junior fiber technicians.
- Splice fiber optic cable using fusion-splicing equipment, including single- or mass-fusion splicing in indoor and outdoor environments.
- Perform required inspections and fiber testing using Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR).
- Analyze and prepare test results for customer presentation.
- Repair fiber optic cable as needed.
- Maintain accurate splicing records and job-site notes.
- Comply with safety standards and protocols.
- Maintain the company vehicle, inventory, and small tools.
- Follow administrative processes and procedures.
- Keep current with fiber optic design and splicing processes, tools, and techniques.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental and vision plans
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid long-term and short-term disability
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
- Company truck
- Company mobile phone or mobile phone reimbursement
- Shift differential pay available for night work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
