Ledcor: Fiber Splicer
Hourly Pay Range: $20 – $37
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Description:
As a successful Fiber Splicer, you will be responsible for proper preparation and splicing of fiber optic cable within a telecommunications system. You possess a good working knowledge of telecommunications network structure, familiarity with fiber optic cable, splice enclosures and the functionality of each, ability to use OTDR and fusion splicing equipment, ability to read fiber matrices and ability to interpret and analyze data.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Read understand, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy and completeness
- Operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR and fusion splicing equipment for single and ribbon fiber, and understand the functioning thereof
- Complete daily production reports to document work performed; track and communicate daily production and materials
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other plant and equipment
- Work aloft, either from a ladder, aerial lift device, or by gaffing
Qualifications:
- At least one year of directly related experience (Telecom or Construction)
- Combination of work experience and/or technical training in an industry-related trade certification or education program
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to related construction processes
- Proficient in the use of hand tools and equipment utilized in splicing fiber
- Solid understanding of current construction practices and familiarity with construction documents
- Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a dynamic environment while maintaining project quality, schedule, and budget
- Must be capable of handling logistics and crew assignments
- Experience operating and performing work in a bucket truck, people-lift, etc.
Working Conditions:
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 50 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)