Fiber Splicer

Full Job Description

Utiligi Communications, LLC provides tomorrow technology to today’s world and we are looking for outstanding individuals who share this passion for creating the ultimate customer experience. At Utiligi Communications, LLC you will be involved in the installation of high end communications cabling infrastructures. You will play a key role in the build out of technology systems that encompass Fiber optics and wireless.

Utiligi Communications, LLC founded in the year 2000, UTILIGI Communications originated as a cell tower construction and point-to- point wireless construction company. Over the years UTILIGI has developed into a full turn-key solution for our communication customers. Today we work closely with our customers to engineer, construct, and maintain their communications networks. UTILIGI is backed up by a team that is passionately committed to providing outstanding customer service and who is confident and knowledgeable, always acting with integrity – giving our customers people they can trust.

Job Summary:
The Fiber Splicing Technician is a position working for the Operations Manager of OSP Utility and Construction to support all splicing requirements for Utiligi Communications, LLC and its customer’s. The Fiber Splicer must have the ability to perform fiber optic splicing as well as understand engineering and splicing drawings. This person must possess strong project management skills, knowledge of construction practices for Outside Plant cable placement, and sufficient experience with computers to update drawings and have a background in Fiber Optic splicing documentation practices. The person must have telecommunications experience and the ability to travel as required. In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency within the following responsibilities and competencies.

Primary Duties:

• Ability to fusion or mechanical splice SM or MM fiber optic cables, to include terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST,SC,LC)
• Work with engineers and/or OSP PM’s to perform fusion splicing as directed.
• Be able to execute a mid-span sheath entry and splice
• Installation and testing of pressurized and non-pressurized closures on all types and sizes of cable.
• Develop standards and specifications for splice drawings and prepare drawing per the specifications.
• Have a certification and experience with a major manufacture of fusion splice machines. (Corning, Fujikura, Fitel)
• Have a certification experience and knowledge using Fiber Optic Scope and or a Fiber OTDR. (Corning, JDSU, Fluke)
• Ability to read and interpret OTDR results.
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables (vertical/horizontal).
• Serve as a resource to the internal staff on matters concerning splicing practices and procedures.
• Develop splicing diagrams and designs to facilitate network architecture.
• Provide management with detailed reports of field splicing activity.
• Maintain fiber asset inventory and splicing records.
• Manage multiple projects at one time.
• Pull and back up a trailer
• Organize splicing as-built files utilizing software packages for in-house fiber cable inventory and route designs.
• Communicate with Project Manager and Team Leader on workload status in order to meet designated goals.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
• Unilateral and bilateral Testing
• Ability to complete Closeout package for customer.

Physical Requirements:
The minimum physical requirements that you must meet in order to perform splicing duties are as follows:

• The ability to climb up and down ladders, scaffoldings, and lifts.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs. from floor and above head
• Have general knowledge and ability to identify and use basic hand tools.
• Ability to work in ALL weather conditions
• May, at times, be required to work in trenches, manholes, tunnels, closets, and crawl spaces.

Behavioral Traits:
Team Player: Promote and work in a team environment to achieve desired objectives.

Company Advocate: Must consistently be a strong advocate of the Company, and always foster a positive image to all.

Critical Thinker: Able to observe, analyze, and take appropriate action to identify and correct potential workplace safety issues, hazardous behaviors and other areas of potential risk.

Effective Communicator: Must be able to lead, give direction and guidance while assessing situations at hand and verbalizing any associated risks.

Goal Oriented: Possess a strong desire to “do what it takes” to achieve documented goals and objectives.

Pragmatist: Must be willing to be flexible and accepting, understanding that business needs and priorities can often change.

Hunger for Learning: Must always be eager to learn and grow, willing to accept direction and suggestions from any number of sources, as learning opportunities.

We offer competitive compensation based on experience. Benefit programs are available for full time employees. Many of the benefits of working with Utiligi Communications, LLC go well beyond the paycheck and include 401k, and access to working with developing technologies

If you have a team spirit and want to be a part of a growing company, then please submit a resume with references.

Utiligi Communications, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer’
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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 6AM

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently have own fiber splice equipment?
• Ability to train apprentice splicers?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fiber Splicing: 3 years (Preferred)
• Troubleshooting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Outside Plant: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations