Fiber Splicer II (Bluffton, SC)

Job Description:

At Sparklight, a Cable One brand, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The Fiber Splicer II is responsible for the installation, prepping, splicing, testing and troubleshooting of fiber optic cabling in both inside plant and outside plant environments.

The position requires a good working knowledge of fiber optic networks and their related equipment to provide maximum operating efficiency.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.


* Performs splicing of fiber optic cables, both fusion, mass fusion and mechanical, to include terminating various types of connectors.


* Constructs proper splicing in fiber enclosures and fiber termination panels to include grounding, bonding, isolation, storage and sealing in both aerial and underground applications.


* Performs testing utilizing OTDR's, Power Meter/Light Sources, OLTS and VFLs; interprets and analyzes data; identifies and troubleshoots problems.


* Reads, creates and maintains accurate splicing schematics, records and diagrams.


* Performs aerial construction activities, including but not limited to, installing aerial fiber, installing fiber storage (snow shoes), completing pole transfers and performing necessary clean-up work.


* Performs underground construction activities, including but not limited to, pulling cable/fiber through conduits, digging up and repairing damaged conduit and underground vaults or pedestals.


* Pulls various type of cables, including, but not limited to fiber, coax and copper in conduit.


* Performs traffic control flagging duties for roads and highways as needed.


* Ensures company assets are properly and continuously maintained in excellent operating condition while secured in a safe manner.


* Accurately completes progress forms, project activity reports and all other documentation pertaining to work assignments.


* Surveys jobs sites while considering all safety measures to ensure a safe working environment for associates, general public and property.


* Stays familiar with proper safety equipment and the proper use of the equipment and installation.


* Follows OSHA, NESC, and Company safety regulations and precautions when completing assigned work.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed.

Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

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