Job Description

The Fiber Splicer connects, rearranges, repairs, and maintains outside cable, including copper, fiber, and coax, to supply and maintain good service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May repair and dig up cable when no equipment is available.
• Connects and rearranges cable facilities; utilizes special test equipment to test for and locate trouble and perform cable completion tests.
• Reads and interprets work prints and diagrams and remains familiar with current practices.
• Loads tools and materials; works from ladder or manlift as needed, enters confined spaces, rides and drives in vehicle, stands, or sits for long periods of time.
• Be able to distinguish colors.
• May be required to complete driver logs and associated documents.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed; may be required to work long hours during emergency situations including night time splicing.
• Follows all safety practices and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly responsible for all personal actions and any personnel, vehicles or equipment in the care, custody or control.
• Report any personal or vehicle/equipment accidents/incidents immediately to supervisors, corporate and assist in the investigation of same.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred. 
• Knowledge of cable size, gauge, count, and colors of direction
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow directions
• Ability to operate construction equipment
• Ability and willingness to understand and comply with safety rules and regulations
• Basic computer skills

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Possess a valid CDL (A) license or be able to attain one.

• Pre-employment drug screen/criminal background test is mandatory
• OSHA 10 hour course required.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, twisting, reaching above shoulder level or working in confined spaces.

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