What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Splicer position at Bigham Cable Construction, Inc.?
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At Bigham Cable Construction, Inc., as a Fiber Splicer, you’ll complete the process of fusing optical fibers, to maintain our telecommunication networks.Your splicing work is essential for keeping strong and reliable connections, ensuring data travels seamlessly through our continually growing network.
Connecting you to great benefits
- Weekly Paychecks
- Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
- Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
- 401(k) w/ Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Legal Insurance
- Discounts on gym memberships, pet insurance, and much more!
What you’ll do
- With guidance, perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground
- Test, activate, and troubleshoot the network’s circuit post-installation
- Ensure all splicing operations meet strict customer and industry standards
- Safely navigate working at different heights, from underground to in the air
- Complete basic daily maintenance of vehicles, including fluid checks
- Document work performed through daily production reports, including marking up maps and keeping correct material usage records
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll need
- To be 18 years of age or older
- Authorization to work in the United States for this company
- High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience
- Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an acceptable driving record
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card
- 6 months of splicing experience or one year of experience in the telecommunications industry
Additional qualifications
- Certified pole climber or capable of demonstrating proficiency as a pole climber, is preferred
- Knowledge of telecommunications network structure
Physical abilities & exposures
- Routinely: work at heights, occasional entry into attics and crawl spaces and alone in remote locations, operate vehicle and heavy machinery; squeeze, fine hand motion, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs, and lift up to 55 pounds without assistance.
- Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder and gaffs for climbing poles, keyboard and mouse
The wage range for Fiber Splicer is $15.00 - $31.00.
Why grow your career with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.
Building stronger solutions together
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Effective January 1, 2024, this position is designated by Bigham Cable Construction, Inc. as a safety-sensitive position pursuant to Wash. SB 5123 (2023), § 2 (to be codified at Title 49, Chapter 49.44 of the Wash. Rev. Code). As such, this position is exempt pursuant to Wash. SB 5123 (2023), the Washington state law related to pre-employment testing for marijuana. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive (and notice to you of the same), you will be subject to pre-employment testing for marijuana and its metabolites.
Salary : $15 - $31
