Fiber Splicer

Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is hiring Fiber Splicing Technicians for our Henderson, NV operations.

Responsibilities

• Ability to fusion splice SM ribbon and loose tube fiber optic cables, to include or terminate various types of fiber optic connectors (ST, SC, LC)

• Installs and tests pressurized and non-pressurized closures on all types and sizes of cable

• Analyzes and troubleshoots basic technical problems or issues

• Reviews, interprets and works with various maps, drawings and blueprints and testing documents.

• Performs daily tests, checks and maintenance of splicing and testing equipment.

• Performs optical continuity and conformance testing

• Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, underground, aerial and building work locations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

• Minimum of 1 year experience required in prepping and splicing ribbon fiber sized up to 864 fibers.

• Minimum 1 year of experience prepping and splicing loose tube fiber, all sizes.

• Minimum 1 year of experience installing, maintaining/repairing and testing fiber optic networks, including bi-directional tests.

• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including, Alcoa Fujikura, GN  Net Test, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo, and Viavi.

• Ability to read, review, interpret and understand technical documents.

• Ability to climb and work at elevations (e.g., from ladders, poles, lift trucks, etc.)

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Previous underground utility experience

• Must be able to follow instructions.

• Able to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Bilingual and prior construction experience is a plus