Fiber Splicer

Fiber Splicer

Federal Way, Washington

The Fiber Splicer is responsible for performing fiber optic cable preparation, splicing, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and restoration activities in support of outside plant telecommunications construction. This position ensures fiber installations meet engineering specifications, customer requirements, company standards, and applicable safety and quality requirements.

The Fiber Splicer works independently or as part of a fiber construction team and is responsible for completing assigned work efficiently while maintaining a high standard of workmanship, documentation, and jobsite safety.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Splice and test fiber optic cables in all outside plant applications – Mainly buried/underground, potentially aerial, on both newly placed and existing cables
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot and work as a team to fix bad splices
• Interpret and understand placing and splicing work plans
• Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all work assigned safely and in accordance with the Company's Health and Safety policy
• Work outdoors in various conditions to place copper or fiber optic telecommunication cables
• Verify existing infrastructure by accessing applicable furniture and documenting results
• Able to climb ladders and a variety of construction equipment to assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment
• Accurately record and report project progress to the appropriate supervisory person and communicate any issues or expected delays
• Other duties as required

This role is for you if you have the following skills and qualities:

• High school diploma or relevant work experience
• 1-3 years of Fiber Splicing experience
• Coax/Coax Activation experience is an asset
• Power Supply Activation / ROLT experience is an asset
• Able to complete the necessary training for First Aid, Confined Spaces and Working at Heights
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to interpret placing and splicing plans
• Competency in OTDR / Power Meters / VFL and other testing protocols
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and willing to receive applicable Health and Safety training as per legislative and job requirements
• Holds driver's license and able to drive DOT vehicles
• Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check and a clean driver's abstract

Is this you? We look forward to receiving your application!

At Telecon, when we talk about benefits, we got you covered.

• Competitive salary
• Group benefits and 401K program
• Employee assistance program – if you are feeling stressed, having sleep problems, or worrying about your budget you can have help anytime, anywhere and it is all confidential
• Employee perks including discounts from suppliers on various products and services such as insurance, wireless bundles, movie tickets, travel, software, books, and much more

Here are the extras that make the difference:

• A dynamic work environment where you can develop your potential – Training provided for technical positions
• Health & safety first: this is our number one priority
• Telecon values different views and new ideas. Telecon is committed to providing a fair, inclusive, equitable, accessible, and respectful workplace to all independent of age, gender, race, beliefs, or background.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, we will be glad to provide accommodations upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Welcome to Telecon

We Connect People. We Connect the World.

Our mission is to be the most innovative and valued communications infrastructure services partner to our customers, enabling them to play a key role in the transformation of infrastructure. From a regional telecom network builder in 1967 in Quebec (Canada), Telecon has grown into a world-class industry-leading telecom network design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity services provider. We deliver diversified and scalable best-in-class services and turnkey solutions to North American telecom operators and businesses. Our highly skilled team is firmly committed to supporting our customers in propelling tomorrow's connectivity in our communities, businesses and homes.