Fiber Splicer - Cable Services Company : Job Details

Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime in order to meet project related deadlines.Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. In addition this position requires frequent travel in which the employee would be away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsInstall, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic systemPrep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipmentRoute, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildingsWork with OSP Project Manager s to perform fusion splicing as directedRead design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designsOperate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functionsRequired to be on-call for emergency restorationFrequently communicate with management on workload statusMay occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipmentPerform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and proceduresPerform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a projectRequired Education and ExperienceMinimum of 2 years experience splicing all types of fiber optic cablesHigh school diploma or GEDExperience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing toolsAbility to distinguish between colorsExperience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designsMust possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed orientedMust be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 poundsAbility to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervisionPreferred Education and Experience5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cablesAdditional Eligibility QualificationsValid driver s license with a clean driving recordAbility to pass a criminal background screen and drug testWork EnvironmentWhile performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk handle or operate object, tools or controlsOften work will be performed near busy highways and streets Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environmentCable Services Company, Inc . is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identityRequirementsPlease note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.BenefitsHealth, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Vacation, Holiday and 401K