Fiber Splicer

ABOUT THE ROLE Outside Plant (OSP) Fiber Technician will perform complete inspection and acceptance of both aerial and underground placement and associated construction activities for any assigned OSP project. This position will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is a union position. All candidates must be willing and able to sign on with the applicable union if hired. Company Overview Since 1912, Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc., a subsidiary of MYR Group, Inc, has provided comprehensive electrical construction services to clients throughout the western U.S. Sturgeon Electric has two divisions, offering both power line construction and commercial/industrial electrical construction, making it a full service electrical provider. Sturgeon Electric’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I)electrical construction division specializes in large-scale commercial electrical projects, telecommunications, traffic signalization, gas distribution, high voltage distribution service and maintenance to clients. Sturgeon Electric has experience performing projects under Integrated Lean Project Delivery methods, and also offers pre-construction services, in-house pre-fabrication capabilities, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) capabilities. Essential Functions Responsible for reading prints and understanding the fiber optic color code to install and test fiber cable in a variety of environments (underground, aerial) Operate fiber fusion splicing machines and a variety of different OTDR and power meters Install both aerial and underground splice closures, along with a variety of other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber optic cables Will perform fiber testing utilizing OTDRs, Power Meter/Light Sources and VFLs Accurately record and document testing results per customer specifications Additional responsibilities as directed by the Foreman/Construction Manager ABOUT YOU Qualifications High school diploma or GED is required Preferred knowledge of both CWDM and DWDM networking including CWDM filter splicing Electrical construction experience preferred, both aerial and underground placement and associated construction activities Preferred knowledge of both CWDM and DWDM networking including CWDM filter splicing Electrical construction experience preferred WHAT WE OFFER Compensation & Benefits This will be a union position. $27.28 – $35.07 per hour. Wage depends on experience and certifications, and benefits are detailed within the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Healthcare for employees and immediate families will be paid by Sturgeon Electric An additional 15% of the wage scale is paid directly into your retirement account Five year vesting period on company-sponsored retirement account This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled. Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact our Employment Hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects our family of brands. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, or other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three days. The posting will remain active and automatically extend until the vacancy is filled. MYR Group does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. #J-18808-Ljbffr