Splicer (NY State) - The MasTec Companies : Job Details

Henkels & McCoy (H&M) is an industry-leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure design, construction, and maintenance services for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communication markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, H&M adapts nearly a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M has been recognized with an E.I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award and is a founding member of the ET&D Partnership, a collaborative industry partnership working to reduce fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the electric line construction industry. H&M is a subsidiary of MasTec, a certified Minority-Controlled Company by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Henkels & McCoy currently seeking Fiber Splicers for our Telecom program in New York State.

Current work locations are: Syracuse, Binghamton, Middletown, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Albany, Utica, Rome, Ithaca, Elmira, Newburgh

• Adhere to and advance Henkels & McCoy's Safety Principles Work with foreman/construction manager to plan installations as required.
• Use and understand the fiber optic color code. Read prints Install and test fiber cable in a variety of environments (underground, aerial).
• Bond and ground fibers according to current specifications.
• Place both aerial and underground splice closures along with a variety of other closures common to the splicing and termination of fiber optic cables.
• Use fiber fusion splicing machines (including a mass fusion splicing machine) and operate a variety of different OTDR and power meters.
• Perform testing utilizing OTDRs, Power Meter/Light Sources and VFLs. Record and document testing per customer specifications.
• Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers at all times.

• 2+ years of experience as a fiber splicer with experience on outside plant or system installations while working from blueprints, specifications, and system documentation.
• Will have a thorough working knowledge of most widely used construction practices of fiber cable.
• Must have the experience to detect safety issues and work independently.
• A pre-employment, on site skills assessment certification will be required. The applicant must successfully prove to the satisfaction of the construction supervision that he/she possesses the fiber splicing abilities required for this position.
• This position requires significant time doing manual labor functions, walking on uneven ground, working in tight spaces and in general, being overall physically demanding. Must be able to perform heavy physical work and perform duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be capable of carrying up to a 32 foot ladder and wear fall protection when needed.
• Work up to 5 days per week (ability to work overtime as required) in an all -weather environment and be willing to travel as required.
• All applicants must follow safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment at all times.
• All applicants must speak the English language fluently and clearly.

Starting Hourly rate is $35.32

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.

Henkels & McCoy is a Union Contractor