Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
- Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables in both outdoor and indoor settings
- Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR optical power meter tone meter fiber identifier and scope
- Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
- Keep detailed records of work activity.
- Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA FCC NESC and NEC etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation Technical Operations and Safety Manuals and Employee Handbook
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)
- Fiber Splicing Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing operate fiber optic test equipment reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
- Customer Service Interaction with project owners engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
- Reporting Provide timely feedback of task status changes issued concerns and results
Education Experience Licenses and Certifications
- Knowledge preferred but will train the right candidate
- Equivalent Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Safety training as required by specific projects
- Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
- Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner operate bucket trucks pull splice labs and pull trailers
Working Conditions and Work Environment
- Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
- Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
- Work in different types of terrain including mud sand and dirt.
- Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.