What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fiber Optics Apprentice position at Expanse Electrical Company, LLC?
Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
- Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
- Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone meter, fiber identifier and scope
- Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
- Keep detailed records of work activity.
- Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)
- Fiber Splicing ‐ Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
- Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
- Reporting – Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
- Knowledge preferred but will train the right candidate
- Equivalent Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Safety training as required by specific projects
- Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
- Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers
Working Conditions and Work Environment
- Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
- Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
- Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.
- Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.
