Fiber Splicer Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Post
Fiber Splicer

Job Category:

Construction

Requisition Number:

FIBER004475

Posting Details

Posted:

April 25, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
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West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA
Job Details
Description
The Fiber Splicer is responsible for the installation of new cable lines, both underground and on utility poles, and also performs maintenance on existing cables, including evaluation tests and repair.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prep and splice fiber optic cables, locate problem areas and perform other repairs as needed. This requires proficiency with fusion splicer and fiber test equipment.
Install and maintain transmission and reception equipment for FTTH network.
Install and maintain network systems for private lines and determine solutions for any issues preventing the service from operating normally.
Initiate test and turn-up procedures with System Engineers in accordance with company compliance standards.
Collect and interpret engineering documentation, to include schematics, fiber management systems and performance OTDR reports.
Support field maintenance teams, including: IT, regional engineering teams and any other department as related to fiber network.
Provide demand and preventive maintenance for fiber network & FTTH.
Maintain proper network documentation on changes and upgrades.
Troubleshoot MDF/headend issues with 3rd party providers.
Work within the engineering team to ensure all connections are within required specifications.
Work on an on-call schedule rotation as required.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. High school diploma or recognized equivalent required
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English.
Must have active and clean, non-restrictive, state issued driver’s license in State where hired.
At least 3 years hands-on/field experience in fiber splicing, test equipment & restoration
Demonstrated proficiency using fusion splicing machine
Must understand the underlying theories and concepts of broadband communication and including fiber optics and Metro Ethernet networks
Ability to use advanced test equipment like OTDR’s, optical power meters and other fiber testing equipment as required
SCTE certification a plus
Ability to work days, weekends, evenings and holidays and participate with on-call rotation as needed.

BENEFITS

We truly appreciate and value all our employees and show our appreciation by offering a wide range of benefits, including:
Comprehensive Healthcare/Dental/Vision Plans
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Additional Holidays (including your Birthday!)
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Parental Leave
Hotwire Service Discounts – for employees who live on a property serviced by Hotwire. Discounted service offerings are provided for high-speed internet, video service, phone, and security service
Employee Referral Bonuses
Exclusive Entertainment Discounts/Perks
Hotwire provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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