Fiber Optics Splicer - Dallas / Ft. Worth Area

Job Description

Job Description

The Splicer is responsible for the terminating, splicing, bonding / grounding, installing CPE into customer house, 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.

This is a field-based position, in which you would be reporting to our warehouse location then traveling out into the field for your work within our Centric communities.

Responsibilities :

• This position will consist of FTTH daytime, but possibility of some night work.
• Fusion splice, terminate and install assortment of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber up to an 288ct fiber cable.
• Construct a splice case, including but not limited to bounding, slack storage and sealing.
• Must know the fiber optic color code system (Must be able to discern colors).
• Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics and diagrams.
• Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including traffic meters, fusion splicer, power meter, VFL and OTDR.
• Troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
• Install and maintain CPE local area networks (LAN) and WiFi networks
• Install and maintain network interface devices (NID) and Optical Network Terminals (ONT)
• Perform skilled troubleshooting from the MDF to the demarcation point including CPE
• Respond to trouble tickets within acceptable company timeframe standards
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and major repairs to distribution systems
• Locate buried copper and fiber optic cabling
• Record and report all record changes immediately
• Ensure that both he / she and all employees comply with proper safety standards / procedures and work practices according to OSHA standards, Future Infrastructure and / or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Able to participate in on-call rotation 24 / 7 / 365 and work overtime with / without prior notice.
• Must be able to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

Benefits

Centric Infrastructure Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.