Fiber Optic Fusion splicer

GTS is seeking a full time experienced Fiber Splicer.

Job Description:

A Fiber Splicer is responsible for terminating and testing aerial and underground fiber optic systems, updating and maintaining project tracking information such as production sheets, time sheets and customer required paperwork. Additional responsibilities include performing all aspects of the project in accordance to EIA/TIA standards and applicable building codes. The Fiber Splicer will be responsible for prepping and splicing fiber optic cable. Familiar with fiber optic splice closures, OTDR testing, Optical power meter and Fiber Identifier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Customer Service – Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.

Fiber Splicing Skills – Preparing various types of outside plant fiber optic cables for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.

Other – Serves as backup to other positions at the direction of management; and other duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Interaction with Others (Internal/Organizational and External/Customer Contact)

· Some contacts with others, including organization personnel and general public. Purpose of contact is to provide or obtain explanation or interpretation of information.

· Requires normal courteous interaction and basic interpersonal skills and tact to communicate with others. Non-routine inquiries and/or complaints are referred to others. Other limited external contact may be required to obtain information and/or to make inquiries of others.

Problem Solving

· Problems generally involve the selection of choices from standard procedures, organizing work and checking results. Answers are usually found from selecting from standard choices determined by work policies or procedures.

Decision Making

· Some independent judgment is necessary to select and apply the most appropriate solution, with frequent discussion/contact with a supervisor. Makes recommendations to work procedures, policies and practices.

Compentencies

· Fostering Teamwork – As a team member, the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, interest, skill and success in getting groups to learn to work together cooperatively.

· Attention to Communication – Ensuring that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.

· Customer Orientation – Demonstrated concern for satisfying one’s external and/or internal customers.

· Initiative – Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked to or required by the situation.

· Results Orientation – Focusing on the desired end result of one’s own or one’s units work; setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.

· Thoroughness – Ensuring that one’s own and other’s work and information are complete and accurate; careful preparation for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

· Flexibility – Openness to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

· This position has no supervisory responsibilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.

· Noise levels are moderate to heavy.

· Work in different types of terrain including water, sand, and dirt.

· Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue in the evenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

· Grasp and manipulate various hand tools.

· Twist, bend, pull, push reach, and stoop regularly.

· Standing up to 14 hours per day.

TRAVEL

· Travel from home with multiple overnight stays is required with this position.

· Standard work week is M-F with nights and weekends as needed per customer requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Must possess a valid Driver’s License during the term of employment.

ABOUT THIS COMPANY

· GTS headquartered in Canton, offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package including medical/dental/vision insurance at a shared cost; Life, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k), vacation, PTO, holidays and a great team atmosphere!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Have you used Fujikura splicers?
• How many years of fiber optic splicing, installation, maintenance, and repair of network in OSP/ISP environments Aerial?
• Have you used EXFO OTDR's before-if not what have you used?
• Can you splice both single and ribbon fiber?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $23 - $32