Fiber Splicer

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Construction, is hiring a Fiber Technician for our growing Richmond, VA office.  

Duties

• Splice various types and sizes of fiber optic cable including single mode, multimode, stranded and ribbon

• 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

Job Qualifications

• Must possess at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency

• Must possess a minimum of two (2) years of experience in telecommunications or related technical fields and demonstrate the ability to supervise others.

• Working knowledge of using various fusion splicing and optical testing equipment including, EXFO, Fitel, Sumitomo.

• Must possess the knowledge to identify and understand the difference between Multi-mode and Single-mode fibers; CAT 3 and CAT 5; Riser; Fiber optic; PVC, riser rated and plenum cable; Plenum and PVC environments

• Must know the universal communications color codes

• Ability to work with others and work independently

• Must have utility pole/manhole awareness - bucket truck training and confined space training moves to the front of the line

• Ability to work in confined spaces

• Must meet Company minimum driving standards, have a good driving record, and be able to operate company vehicle