Splicer – OSP Technicians

The OSP splicer Technician is responsible for the Operation & Maintenance (Preventive/Testing/Corrective/Reallocate…..) and stability of the OSP cables.

• Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and occasionally MM fiber optic cables.
• Knowledge and hand-on experience in all kinds of OSP cables such as (long distance direct buried cables, long distance ducted route cables, Metro routes, Aerial cables)
• Demonstrated understanding of fiber counts and colors.
• Good hands-on experience in doing civil & FOC PMR.
• Places and test jumpers in communication cabinets
• Able to place a mid-sheath splice
• Work with Construction PM's and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed
• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope and VFL.
• Provide the OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity
• Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills are absolutely essential as is a cooperative attitude toward coworkers and third party vendors
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision.
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is restored.
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC,etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure equipment
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
• Be prepared to be involved in network related emergency handling activities