Level II Tech, Splicing - Lexington/Walton, KY

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title: Level II Technician, Splicing

Our Core Values:  Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 The Level II Technician, Splicing, to perform mid-level splicing on a variety of underground, aerial, and ISP projects nationwide. The Splicing Technician has technical knowledge, skills and experience to perform core splicing functions within the telecommunications industry.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs mid-level splicing functions for aerial, underground, and ISP cable routing on various projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints, drawings, and splice matrixes to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled
• Ability to determine equipment needs, cable route, cable direction, safety best practices, and perform splicing functions within a live customer facilit
• Independently and safely performs mid-sheath cable entry using proper tools
• Performs mid-level single and/or ribbon splices with the understanding large cable count numbering
• Ability to read/process test results and problem solve basic issues identified during troubleshooting
• Proficient in mid-level OTDR and power meter testin
• Ability to install and/or research installation procedures for all splice enclosure
• Performs basic cable relocations and hot cuts while maintaining cable organization
• Effectively communicates with internal (training peers) and external stakeholders (customers, subcontractors, etc.), addressing issues as they arise and offering customer-centric solution
• Responds timely to critical situations and emergency outages with an appropriate level of urgency
• Maintains full understanding of safety risks while working in a safety sensitive position, adhering to all safety requirements and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by leadership

Success Factors:

• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution-oriente
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goal
• Possesses professionalism to communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

Experience and Education:

• 1-5 years of experience performing fiber optic cable splicing projects require
• OSHA 10 certification (or ability to acquire within 6 months) require
• First-aid and/or CPR certifications preferre
• Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a DOT medical card require
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver License is Required
• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective safety equipment.
• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite.
• Must endure regular exposure to all weather conditions, including hot, cold, humidity and rain.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.