Required Years of Experience:1 year of copper and/or fiber cable splicing experience.
Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment as required.Splice fiber optic and copper cables including both loose tube and ribbon optic cables. Construct a proper splice case, including but not limited to grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and sealing. Prepare and maintain splicing records, schematics, and diagrams.Understand staking sheets and blueprints.Perform work in accordance with industry standards. Be familiar with RUS standards, read and follow design engineers instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures.
Prepare engineering field notes. Interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field with clarity and detail
and make recommendations for changes in running line or construction methodologies.
Participate in engineering, permit, and construction processes to support project contracts as required.
Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
Perform routine maintenance. Recognize and repair route issues including hand hole cleanup, sign placement, and weed control as required.
Required Skills & minimum qualifications:1 year of copper and/or fiber cable splicing experience.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds
Ability to work in all weather conditions, year round
Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights
Ability to work an on-call schedule rotation as well as days/nights/overnights/weekends/holidays/overtime, as needed
Valid driver’s license
Required Education:Associate Degree in a technical discipline and 2-3 years technical/telephony experience; or 4+ years of directly related telephony experience, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related telephony experience.
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Last updated on Dec 7, 2021