Splicer II Fiber - Texstar

Primary responsibilities include ability to splice/test/repair cables/wires in both indoor and outdoor settings, read, create, and maintain splicing diagrams, maintain activities surrounding the assigned work site(s), and taking splicing field notes. 

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks associated with the electronic upgrade and splicing of cable 
• Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation
• Basic daily maintenance of provided vehicle: check fluids, clean and organize vehicle
• Self-supervise all operations to ensure that all splicing operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications. 
• Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete daily construction assignments as needed (potentially climb poles)
• Field train and control/oversee the work of other Splicers when necessary.
• Complete daily production reports, mark-up maps, keep track of work hours, complete "as-built maps" for areas built and track daily production
• Reconcile all issued parts and materials daily to ensure accurate material usage counts. 
• Frequently work independently
• Other related duties as assigned

• Must have previous experience splicing fiber optic 
• Own basic hand tools
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Must be able to read and build from blueprints and/or wire diagrams
• Have knowledge of telecommunications network structure
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position 
• Ability to work in emergencies at night, holidays, and extended days
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, if necessary
• Ability to apply reasoning and understanding to carry out detailed written and oral instructions. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license; CDL license is a plus

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching.
• Stock purchase plan
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and ADD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

Company

 Join us!  This is a great opportunity to join Texstar Enterprises as a Fiber Splicer.

Texstar Enterprises, LLC. ("Texstar") provides construction and maintenance services for telecommunications providers in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States. We have turnkey capabilities to perform all aspects of aerial and underground line construction, repair, and maintenance services.

Headquartered in Selma, Texas, Texstar has been delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions to leading telecommunication providers across the country since 1989. We are fully committed to providing a safe work environment for our employees and continuously strive to exceed the expectations of our customers.

To apply for this opportunity, please visit our careers page at https://careers.texstarenterprises.com/texstarenterprises-careers.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.