Fiber Splicer

PrimeTech Communications5 days ago
Cincinnati, OH, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Fiber Splicer

REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirement: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement: Read and interpret engineered drawings

Skills and Abilities: Perform duties satisfactorily

Language Requirement: Read, speak, and understand English

Licenses or Certifications: Valid Driver’s License, Fiber splicing certification

Physical Requirement: Sitting, standing, lifting/moving up to 100lbs, hand dexterity, speaking, vision, hearing, color distinction

Mental Requirement: Ability to follow procedures in an organized fashion

Working Conditions: Field

DUTIES / TASKS

  • Punches in on time and is available for work at the beginning of each workday.
  • Operates Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Keeps truck inventory at prescribed levels.
  • Inspects and tests lines and cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults and malfunctions.
  • Prep fiber using hand tools or fiber splicing tools and equipment.
  • Perform an OTDR test of the splice and redo the splice if necessary.
  • Place insulation over conductors, and seal splices with moisture proof covering.
  • Complete all required company job paperwork on time.
  • Complete task within standard time frame.
  • Cleans and maintains tools and test equipment.
  • Is neatly groomed and wears company uniform.
  • Notifies supervisor of any unsafe equipment or working conditions.
  • Attends safety meetings as required.
  • Must be able to use job specific tools such as a fiber splicer, ODTR, optical power meter, light wand and cleaver.
  • Receives an annual performance evaluation of satisfactory or better or a plan is in place to achieve that result.
  • Follows company, customer and OSHA Safety rules and regulations while in field.
  • Performs any other duty or assignment as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Supervisor.

I have reviewed and understand the above job description and believe it to be accurate and complete, and I can successfully fulfill each duty or task. I also agree that management retains the right to change this job description at any time. This Job Description shall remain in effect until properly modified or changed and authorized in accordance with Company Policy.

Required Skills

Fiber splicing
Attention to safety regulations
Reading and interpreting engineered drawings
Operating hand tools and fiber splicing tools
Performing OTDR tests
Maintaining equipment