Telecommunications Splicing Supervisor

Underground Contractors, Inc. conducts splicing/testing and placing of fiber optic cables. We are seeking a Fiber Optic Splicing Supervisor to join our fast-paced team to work in Mid-Michigan. Qualified candidates must have 6 years of fiber splicing/testing, supervisory experience, be proficient with fiber optic cable, splicing, terminating, testing, and documentation. Should also have experience with aerial and underground installations of fiber, be fluent with OTDR test equipment, and able to work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Read and interpret blueprints and splice diagrams.

• Maintain accurate splicing and field notes

• Ability to manage multiple splicing technician crews, efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as, balance multiple projects

• Handle day-to-day customer relations

• Support/meet project timelines

• Produce quality results in an efficient and cost effective manner.

• Complete Project estimating and invoicing

• Prep and dress multiple types of aerial and underground fiber optic enclosures.

• Operate advanced tools and equipment including fusion splicers(single and ribbon), OTDRs, armored cable splitter

• Complete daily work orders along with as-builts

• Knowledge of fiber optic transmission and owner transmission equipment * Testing of active fiber circuits over distances of 20 miles

• Termination of fiber, pigtails, splice connectors, and unicam

• Performing audits and ring cuts on new and existing fibers

• Experience with PON systems including optical splitters

Skills/Abilities

• Must exhibit professional behavior and appearance when meeting company’s clients.

• Ability to be able to communicate constructively in diverse team including engineers, technicians, and non-technical personnel

• Must have excellent verbal and communication skills

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be detailed oriented

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings and overtime, as needed

• Ensure on-site jobsite safety

• Able to meet physical requirements: climb ladders, work in confined spaces such as manholes, valuts and lift buckets and/or various heights, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., squat, kneel, bend, crawl and stand for long periods of time.

• Enjoy working outdoors in all types of weather.

• Self-starter with positive attitude and willingness to work.

Additional Requirements:

• Must possess valid driver’s license.

• Must be able to physically navigate construction sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Required experience:

• Fiber Optics: 6 years plus supervisory experience

Required license or certification:

• Chauffer Driver’s License

Candidates are subject to pre-placement drug screening and criminal background check.

UCI is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wixom, MI 48393: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Computer networking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location