Fiber Splicer (Trailer) - Telecommunications

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are a local, privately owned, and operated construction company that specializes in directional drilling, property restoration, and aerial placement. We have been in business since 1998 and have installed over two thousand job sites each year since. We currently run multiple directional drilling, installation/maintenance, and restoration crews across the state. Each team is equipped with state of the art, well maintained vehicles, and machinery. Universal Services is a family-oriented organization. You are not just a number here; you are family and will be given a career with a growing organization. We offer a robust total rewards package, a wide variety of benefits to choose, and year-round work. Imagine a robust income without having to worry about traveling every week. At Universal Services, we pride ourselves in being ranked first in the nation regarding performance. We truly believe this is achieved by constantly building our bond as an organization in togetherness; and if you'd like to be a part of something bigger than just having a job, then feel free to join our family.

Pay and BenefitsUniversal Services is proud to offer a full benefits package that includes:

• 100% Employer Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
• $500 HSA contribution to qualifying plans.

Additional Voluntary Benefits

• 401(k) with up to a 4% Employer Match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection

Pay Range: $28-45/hour

Job Summary

Fiber Splicer will run a trailer and will exclusively work with fiber optic cabling.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all the splicing tasks at a job site.
• Read and understand cut sheets.
• Provide asbuilt information as needed.
• Provide trouble shooting and documentation of span losses (OTDR shots).
• Splice fiber optic cables (loose tube and ribbon cables) including high count ribbon fiber of 864 count or higher.
• Construct proper splice cases and fiber termination panels.
• Troubleshoot and perform maintenance to resolve signal problems.
• Operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR, power meters, fusion splicing equipment, and understand the functions.
• Lift and manipulate splice enclosures and other equipment.
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cabling.
• Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
• Reading and interpreting existing fiber records, on maps or in the field.
• Daily presentation of Job Safety Analysis.
• Daily record-keeping of completed work.
• Other duties as assigned

AAP/EEO Statement

Universal Services Telecommunications Technicians, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Universal Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with fiber optic cable splicing, testing and troubleshooting required.
• Proficiency with tools including cable strippers, fiber hand tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to complete testing and report results and provide timely reports to the splice manager/supervisor.
• Must exhibit and uphold safety values and ensure worksite safety.
• Must work Saturdays and overtime as required and applicable.
• Valid US Driver's License.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Description

$28-$45/hour