Fiber Splicer - MAC
Texarkana, TX 75501
About the Job
MAC Staffing Group is seeking Fiber Optic Splicer candidates, in the Texarkana, TX area, who are open to travel. The Fiber Optic / Splicing Technicians must be able to install fusion splices, test, and troubleshoot Single Mode Fiber and Multi-Mode Fiber efficiently with minimal supervision. Our client's company is a full-service telecommunications engineering, construction, technical, and installation contracting service business. They specialize in Optical Fiber, Data, Electrical, and Security installation, repair, and maintenance.
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Responsibilities:
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Responsibilities:
- Fusion splice SM or MM outside plant loose tube, inside plant tight buffered, and ribbon fiber optic cable
- Fusion splice, terminate and install an assortment of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber up to a 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.
- Locate buried copper and fiber optic cabling.
- Record and report all record changes immediately.
- Prep, dress, and store fiber optic cabling to specifications and assemble equipment according to design specifications.
- Preparation of armored and non-armored cables, ribbon and loose tube fiber and mid-sheath applications
- Perform live fiber cutovers during maintenance hours.
- Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber effectively and efficiently.
- Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter OTDR, VFL and Traffic Identifier
- Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations.
- Update job completion sheet
- Pull fiber when needed.
- Complete cut sheet
- Ability to work at night/various hours.
- Must be open to travel Monday- Friday (daily per diem and hotel provided)
- Outside Plants in Texas:
- Jefferson, TX and Atlanta, TX
- Outside Plants in Oklahoma:
- Tulsa, OK; Oklahoma City, OK; Lawton, OK
- Outside Plants in Texas:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 4+ years of fiber splicing and testing
- At least 4+ years of experience with Fiber Terminations, Fusion Splicing and Testing in an ISP and OSP environment.
- The ideal candidate should also have experience as a fiber optic technician, fiber optic splicer, construction with fiber optic background, or fiber optic telecommunications.
- Working knowledge of the proper use and maintenance of fusion machines, OTDRs, power meters and tools of the trade
- Organized, with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment & communicate professionally with co-workers and customers.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Requires a mixture of day and night work.
- Must have a Valid driver's license.
- Ability to climb up and down ladders and operate a bucket truck if needed.
- Willingness to operate within a schedule that is subject to inclement weather conditions.
Source : MAC