Splice Technician 1

Job Title: Splice Technician 1

Classification: FullTime NonExempt AtWill

Reports to: Splice Technician Manager

Department: Construction & OSP

Location: InField: Yuba City CA.

Location Status: Work will be primarily performed at a designated field worksite location based out of a central Race Communications worksite. Frequent travel to and work from other Race offices or other offsite locations will be required.

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About Us:

As the leading provider of 10G fiber internet in California Race Communications is a company built by the needs of the communities that we serve. In collaboration with the California Public Utilities Commission and many nonprofit community advocacy groups we build nextgeneration fiber infrastructure where others wont serving over 30 communities across the state.

Working for Race means being dedicated to bringing cuttingedge fiber internet to rural and urban communities providing opportunities enhancing technology and enabling access for generations to come.

Summary:

The Splice Technician 1 performs cable installation construction and repair across indoor and outdoor settings. Responsibilities include terminating fiber optic cables to expand or replace telecommunications networks while adhering to set standards excelling in pinpointing and rectifying cable faults to uphold network integrity without causing signal disruptions. This role involves troubleshooting and maintenance to resolve signal issues. Proficient in driving a pickup and trailer combination with safe maneuvering and backing skills are adept at using bucket trucks accessing manholes hand holes and employing ladders for diverse installation and construction tasks. With a proven history of efficiently managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines this position entails frequent travel to various project locations.

This individual should be able to communicate and work effectively with external service representatives and internal team members who possess a wide variety of backgrounds personalities and communication skills. This individual should be able to work effectively in a dynamic fastpaced and evolving environment while maintaining a productive professional demeanor. This individual must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively with other Race team members across teams and levels of our organization.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• High School Graduate or GED is required
• A valid California drivers license subject to successful verification through a DMV check is mandatory
• Familiarity with splicing fiber optic cablesincluding proficiency in joining optical fibers to ensure reliable signal transmission
• Ability to travel to multiple work sites work overtime weekends holidays or off hours
• Must be able to speak read write and understand English as the primary language used in the workplace
• Experience in the telecom industry a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable

Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams Word Excel and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications
• Functional use of common office equipment computers and office software
• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Commitment to accuracy and high standards for quality of work
• Ability to work with all levels of team members and management
• Excellent problem resolution and customer service skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance
• Versatility flexibility and willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with a sense of urgency
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Highly resourceful teamplayer with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to distinguish colors and audible tones

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fiber Optic Cable Splicing and Installation:

• Conducts maintenance and repair work on fiber optic lines including examination testing for damage troubleshooting faults and splicing new lines to replace damaged cables
• Reads and interprets fiber splicing diagrams prints specifications work scopes and fiber optic color code charts
• Performs outside plant fiber optic cable splicing including ribbon fiber and loose tube fiber installation of splice closures unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing and termination of fiber optic cables
• Constructs proper splice cases ensuring slack storage and securing
• Executes ring cuts Installs and mounts FTPs (fiber termination points) and splicing cabinets
• Installs and connects wires and cables to designated terminals ensuring proper connectivity within the network
• Attaches or detaches hardware components to diverse structures as required for network installation and maintenance

Equipment Operations and Site Maintenance:

• Operates mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck excavators and trencher
• Climbs poles up to 40 feet and operates in bucket trucks with 32 plus ladders
• Manages deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways
• Adheres to and operates within the weight capacity limits specified by manufacturers for equipment and machinery:
  • Bucket Truck: 250 maximum load capacity
  • Ladders: 250 maximum load capacity

Operational Procedures and Quality Assurance:

• Reads and follows design engineers instructions and specifications maintaining project scope and adhering to safety procedures
• Prepares engineering field notes and splicing sheets; interprets buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records on maps and in the field with clarity and detail
• Terminates fiber optic cables and ensures work is conducted safely and according to company safety practices
• Validates and conducts endtoend testing for service provisioning on the cable network
• Installs and connects wires and cables to designated terminals ensuring proper connectivity within the network
• Attaches or detaches hardware components to diverse structures as required for network installation and maintenance
• Locates and repairs cable faults to maintain the existing cable network without causing signal failure interruptions
• Confirms accurate cable terminations on crossconnects patch panels and hubs
• Validates and conducts endtoend testing for service provisioning on the cable network

Project Coordination and Documentation:

• Coordinates daily crew activities and work schedule maintaining a safe and quality work site location splicing rig and associated equipment and tools
• Validates and tests endtoend service provisioning for the cable network
• Connects wires and cables to terminals; attaches/detaches various kinds of hardware to wires cables buildings or poles
• Maintains project tracing information such as production sheets time sheets and customerrequired paperwork
• Completes reports related to project status progress or other work details using computer software
• Takes site photos or photos of work performed using digital cameras as needed
• Prepares engineering field notes and splicing sheets interprets telecom facilities on records and maps with clarity
• Maintains project tracing information production sheets time sheets and completes reports related to project status and progress using computer software

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

• Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed
• Understands completes and signs off all prejob safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safetyrelated paperwork
• Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g. backup alarms smell of smoke fumes odors different colored warning tags warning sirens)

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

• Maintains vehicle/equipment preop/postop to be prepared to perform required duties
• Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter
• Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job
• Overtime nights and weekends may be required

Other duties as necessary may include but are not limited to:

• Successfully complete assigned training and examinations as well as participate in ongoing performance and development reviews and goal setting
• Be available to participate in internal or external meetings special functions and professional development opportunities
• Crosstrain and share knowledge with other team members
• Support routine tasks
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

As Part of Our Team Youll Enjoy:

• 100 Employerpaid medical dental vision and life for all our employees
• 401 (k) with 100 Employermatched up to 4 of your annual income
• Generous paid time off including sick vacation holiday and birthday pay
• Free Race highspeed internet and phone service where available

All offers of employment are contingent until all preemployment requirements are met. These requirements may include drug and background screenings as well as Motor Vehicle and DOT related screening and reporting requirements. Race will consider qualified job applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Background Check: Race Communications is a Fair Chance employer abiding by Federal and applicable state Fair Chance Act (s) for all applicants and additionally abides by the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance if you are applying for a position (is) associated with our Lancaster or Palmdale offices. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. Race will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

Incoming employees will participate in our Speedway to Success onboarding and orientation program and may be required to travel to an onboarding location other than their designated worksite for the first day. Remote employees may be required to attend inperson orientation and collect their assigned equipment on their first day. Further information will be provided closer to the hire date.

Race Communications is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes applications from individuals (with or without reasonable accommodation) with the skills experience and dedication to excel in their roles without regard to race religion color sex/gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sex stereotype gender identity/gender expression and sexual orientation national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information/characteristics marital status/registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation reproductive health decisionmaking military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.

To arrange reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified individuals with disabilities please contact to initiate the interactive process.

Updated: 03/2025