Cable Splicer (7308) - Citywide - (G00014)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Job Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: October 7th, 2025
• Application Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement will close on October 20th, 2025 at 5 pm PST.
• Compensation: $125,216– $152,230
• Recruitment ID: CBT-7308-G00014

7308 Cable Splicer 

Under general supervision, performs journey level cable repair and troubleshooting tasks relative to installation and maintenance of communication, data exchange, monitoring, and alarm systems owned or subscribed to by the City and County of San Francisco.

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

The essential functions of this position include:

1. Installs, arranges, splices, terminates and tests data and telecommunication cables, including copper and/or fiber optics cables.
2. Troubleshoots copper cable and fiber optic installations using copper analyzing equipment, optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs), power meters and light sources, and other diagnostic tools, equipment and procedures.
3. Locates and repairs cable faults; installs underground cable; performs cable sizing, gauging, splicing, terminating and closing; uses proper confined space entry procedures in underground vaults.
4. Installs, arranges, disconnects and troubleshoots telephone facilities and services subscribed to or owned by the City and County of San Francisco; utilizes field testing equipment to test and troubleshoot analog and digital services.
5. Performs installations, testing, and acceptance of voice and data grade circuits on both copper and fiber optic cabling.
6. Performs software administration on telephone switches and various telecommunication systems, including public safety systems; installs horizontal telephone and voice data station wiring.
7. Maintains and updates database of installation and repair work, service requests and work orders; maintains database of parts and components inventory.
8. Provides technical expertise and information to engineering staff and outside wiring contractors as needed.
9. Estimates cost of voice and data installations; maintains records of materials ordered.
10. Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1.Specialty A: Four years experience working in the telecommunications industry as a Cable Splicer, which includes two years experience installing, arranging, splicing, terminating and testing copper cabling and two years experience installing, arranging, splicing, terminating and testing fiber optics cabling;

OR

Specialty B: Four years experience working in the telecommunications industry as a Technician, Installer, Central Office Technician, Wireless Technician or Private Branch Exchange Technician;

AND

2. LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: possession of a current valid Driver License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Performance of essential duties require: considerable physical effort and dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body; excellent visual acuity; exposure to inclement weather and working conditions that are somewhat disagreeable in underground locations; the use of ladders and aerial lift bucket; and lifting of up to 50 pounds of equipment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to identify a variety of color codes. This will be evaluated during the probationary period.

Special Conditions applicable to 7308 Cable Splicer positions at San Francisco Airport Commission

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance:
Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment in order to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol scr