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Citynet

Lead Fiber Splicing Technician

Citynet, Mineral Wells, West Virginia, us, 26121

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Position Summary This position is responsible for overall fiber optic placing splicing and engineering activities required to establish end-to-end fiber connectivity between locations. Responsible for fiber optic testing results to ensure activities were completed correctly and within the required technical specifications.

Responsibilities

Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber

Proficient in fiber color codes, in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, traffic identifier, power meter, and OTDR

Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools

Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently

Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required

Climb or use ladders on poles for accessing the aerial fiber plant and perform aerial construction activities, including installing aerial fiber, installing fiber storage (snow shoes) in a safe and efficient manner

Perform underground construction activities, including pulling new cable/fiber through short conduits, opening underground vaults or pedestals, making minor repairs if required

Demonstrated expertise in construction skills, including underground and aerial telecommunication construction techniques, fiber splicing techniques, emergency restoration practices, and general industry knowledge

Essential Skills And Experience

Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment

Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions

Access specific areas to string lines or install terminal boxes, auxiliary equipment, or appliances, using bucket trucks, or by climbing poles or ladders, or entering tunnels, trenches, or crawl spaces

Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment

Place insulation over conductors or seal splices with a moisture-proof covering

Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair telecommunication electronic reception equipment or accessories

Pull up cable by hand from large reels mounted on trucks; then pull lines through ducts by hand or with winches

Lay underground cable directly in trenches or string it through conduits running through trenches

Install equipment to maintain the strength of communications transmissions

String cables between structures and lines from poles, towers, or trenches and pull lines to proper tension

Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment

Dig trenches for underground wires or cables

Explain cable service to subscribers after installation

Compute the impedance of wires from poles to houses to determine the additional resistance needed for reducing signals to desired levels

Use a variety of construction equipment to complete installations, such as digger derricks, trenchers, or cable plows

Fill and tamp holes, using cement, earth, and tamping devices

Dig holes for power poles, using power augers or shovels, set poles in place with cranes, and hoist poles upright, using winches

Participate in the construction or removal of telecommunication support structures

Clean or maintain tools or test equipment

Physical Requirements

Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas

Must be able to clearly see color and shading in plans and materials

Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push or pull 50-pound loads at a time

Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds

Must be able to ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites

Must be able to work in different temperatures and changing weather conditions

Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of job site in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching

Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers

Must have the vision to allow differences in colors, shades, and brightness

Must have flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the business

Work Environment Good working conditions with the absence of disagreeable conditions, aside from travel. Must be able to work in OSP construction activities, including exposure to heavy equipment noise, dust, and able to work in summer or winter conditions.

Additional Responsibilities

Current valid driver’s license

Available to work nights & weekends

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Long term disability

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Telecommunications

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