Fiber Cable Splicer

Position Overview

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Since 1936, Team Fishel has been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction with safety as our top priority. We are industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and one another.

Team Fishel is interviewing for highly qualified Fiber Cable Splicers in our Columbus, Ohio office. This excellent career opportunity is part of our Low Voltage Technologies Solutions division. In this role, Fiber Cable Splicers will assist Crew Leaders and Senior Technicians by completing projects safely, on time, and in strict accordance with customer specifications for quality. Join an entrepreneurial environment that challenges you to be your best and rewards high performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded, and ribbon.
• Analyze and troubleshoot basic technical problems or issues.
• Review, interpret, and work with various maps, drawings, blueprints, and testing documents.
• Perform daily tests, checks, and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.
• Conduct optical continuity and conformance testing.
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities including buried, underground, aerial, and building work locations.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Experience Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or a related technical field, with the ability to supervise others.
• Working knowledge of various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including Alcoa Fujikura, GN Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, and Sumitomo.
• Ability to differentiate between Multi-mode and Single-mode fibers; understand the differences among CAT 3, CAT 5, Riser, Fiber optic, PVC, riser-rated, and plenum cables, as well as plenum versus PVC environments.
• Knowledge of universal communications color codes.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Utility pole/manhole awareness with bucket truck training and confined space training preferred.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Must meet company minimum driving standards, possess a good driving record, and be able to operate a company vehicle.

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Teammate Assistance Program