Fiber Splicer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Install, activate, test, and provision SONET, WDM, and Ethernet devices in an optical fiber network, following the engineered design.

• Perform splicing for new installations and restorations on various cable types (Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, etc.).

• Engage in splicing activities on cables that include both dark fiber and lit services.

• Execute and verify all testing of network equipment to ensure compliance with Zayo Fiber procedures and the specifications of equipment manufacturers.

• Collaborate with the Network Operations Center to finalize acceptance testing for all newly installed equipment and rings.

• Conduct tests to validate all provisioning, alarm monitoring to the NMS (Network Management System), and network switch protection, among others.

• Utilize Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet, and SDH-related test equipment, including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, and Sniffers.

• Conduct site surveys of remote locations to guarantee quality installation of racks, equipment power plants, fiber cables, etc.

• Report any defects to the Operations Manager and/or OSP Project Engineer.

• Label and tag all equipment and cabling in accordance with Network Engineering Diagrams.

• Carry out advanced analysis and troubleshooting of issues while assisting the NOC/customer.

• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekends.

• Fulfill additional duties and responsibilities as needed and assigned.

• Execute both hardware and software updates or modifications to remote site equipment as required.

• Maintain hard copy and/or electronic records of completed work on various assignments, including splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results.

• Interface with customers and carriers to support service delivery and assurance.

• Work independently for extended periods.

• Respond to customer troubles on a 24-hour basis.

• Collaborate closely with the NOC, Sales, Engineering, and customers.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

• A valid Driver’s license is required.

• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in the Telecom industry, focusing on splicing, installation, maintenance, and repair of network and/or Outside Plant.

• At least two (2) years of field or military experience in wireless telephony, SMR, paging, or broadcast industries is required.

• Prior experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, low-power broadcast equipment, and familiarity with both construction and maintenance phases is preferred.

• Experience using a Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment, and battery conductance meters is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan.

• Generous paid time off policy, including paid parental leave.