Fiber Optic Splicer

Company Overview

Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers.

With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Digital Health & Wellness Support
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term disability 
• Group term & Voluntary life insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts 
• Paid Time Off & 401K
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Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Fiber Optic Splicer is responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding/grounding, documenting and testing of all fiber optic cables within the systems fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency. "Case", "Ditch Witch" and "Vermeer" drop plow equipment

This job will include work on weekends, holidays, standby and unscheduled hours, and overtime. Travel of over 75% may be required. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

 

• Install, repair, maintain, test proof or adjust, as needed, all fiber optic cables and related equipment. In the course of performing these duties, the technician will climb utility poles and ladders, lift and carry equipment that weighs at least 75 lbs, use a variety of hand tools, work in all types of inclement weather, enter Underground facilities and be able to use a shovel to uncover underground closures.
• Coordinate fiber activities with other departments and staff.
• Performs fiber tests with OTDR’s, light source and meters.
• Terminates, splices, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to customer standards.
• Provides accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database.
• Assists the Construction and Engineering departments in accepting and turning up the fiber network.
• Builds bays, racking, jumper ducts and other network elements needed for the installing of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment from Master Control to and through each HUB to the NODE.
• Provision and install media converters for Dedicated Access customers.
• Serve as a technical resource for staff on all fiber related areas and technical procedures. Be available for any on call emergency coverage for fiber restoration year-round.

 

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Adhere to, promote, and accept personal responsibility for compliance to:

o   Federal and Local Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

o   Industry Consensus Standards

o   KGPCo Injury and Illness Prevention Program Manual

• Participate in job site safety/hazard analysis

 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and/or QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED required or a combination of equivalent education and experience
• Two (2) years’ experience with fiber optic cable technology, formal fiber optic training strongly desired.
• One (1) year of fiber optic cable splicing experience or completion of an equivalent training program.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 75 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to meet the safety requirement of the safety harnesses that are utilized for bucket trucks and climbing poles; these safety harnesses have a 265 lb weight limit, which includes tool, etc
• Must possess the ability to work at ground level, crouch squat and sit. Install Network Interface units outdoors on customer premises.
• Schedule may incl