Fiber Splicer Technician - Travel Job at Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC (Beaver Dam)

Job Description

The Fiber Splicing Technician splices, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs fiber optic cables.

Job Responsibility

End-of-Line Network Testing: Testing light levels at the end of fiber networks for balanced signal between points is crucial to ensure proper signal transmission and network performance
Cable Prep: Ensure that cables are properly labeled and organized to minimize errors during installation
Build Fiber Cases and Enclosures: Constructing fiber cases and enclosures involves creating protective housings for fiber optic equipment and connections
Splice Color for Color Fibers: When splicing fiber optic cables together, technicians match the colors of the fibers to ensure that the correct fibers are connected
Cable Management: Organize the cables neatly within the enclosure, ensuring that they are properly routed and secured to prevent tangling or damage
Sealing and Placement of Case: Ensuring that the enclosure is properly closed and secured to protect the equipment and cables inside from environmental elements
Read Prints and Maps: Examine Splice Matrix and redline maps to understand fiber routes and assignments
Splice off color and multiple cables in one enclosure
Jumping Trays: Routing fibers from one tray to another, possibly to optimize cable management, minimize signal loss, or create efficient pathways within the enclosure
Splice Tie Point and Jumper Cases: Splicing fibers at a tie point involves connecting fibers from different cables
Connect Jumper cables between jumper cases
Rehab gel-filles cases: The process of refurbishing or rehabilitating gel-filled enclosures used in fiber optic networks
Redlining and Documentation: Marking up or annotating existing drawings or documents with changes, updates, or corrections
Case swaps and audits: Replacing one equipment case or enclosure with another
Troubleshooting: Identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues that can affect the performance and reliability of the network
May pull cable through existing duct package, pull cable through conduit either manually, blowing, or mechanically, and splice and activate underground and aerial lines
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Ability to do physical labor, climb ladders and poles, work in confined spaces, etc.
Ability to read blueprints for job specifications in placement of cables, location of utilities, etc.
Must be able to distinguish between different colors for connection of fibers
Must be a self-starter and internally motivated to achieve corporate, department, and personal objectives
Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills (oral and written) and be a team player
Must possess excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to use basic math skills to compute measurements, figure ohms, timecards, etc.
Ability to listen and to follow directions
Must be organized, multi-tasked oriented, and maintain a neat and safe work environment
Ability to work in high places on ladders and poles
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to distinguish different fiber connections
Must be able and willing to work outdoors, subject to inclement weather conditions
Must be able to maintain visual and audible contact with other crewman and all moving or stationary persons/vehicles/objects to ensure safe coordination of movement
Must be able to work around heavy equipment and machinery
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting
Must be able to stand, walk, sit or be in other physically demanding positions for long periods of time
Must be able to work while wearing safety boots, safety glasses, hardhat, and any applicable safety gear
OSHA 10

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