Fiber Splicer, Inside Plant I

Astound Broadband Powered by Waveis currently searching for an Fiber Splicer, Inside I in our Woodburn, OR office. This position is responsible ensuring quality and timely deliveries of our fiber services along with additional services to customers. Skilled in fiber optic splicing and has understanding of engineering and splicing drawings, the right candidate will have project management skills, ability to work independently, sufficient experience with computers and have a background in fiber optic splicing documentation practices.

• Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and occasionally MM fiber optic cables, mainly indoor settings, with the ability to learn outdoor splicing
• Places and test jumpers in communication cabinets
• Able to place a mid-sheath splice
• Work with Construction PM’s and/or OSP Engineers to perform splicing as directed
• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, fiber identifier and scope
• Provide the OSP Engineers with detailed reports of field splicing activity
• Work flexible hours, after hours work which would include nights and weekends
• Strong communication skills are absolutely essential as is a cooperative attitude toward co- workers and third party vendors
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal
• On call rotation responding and restoring services for emergency calls, responsible for being on the job at short notice to repair damaged cables until service is
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook)
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure equipment
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor

• High School Diploma or equivalent/Some College Preferred
• Ability to adhere to Local, Federal regulations and Company policies
• Proficient with construction equipment, hand tools, fusion splicer, OTDR, fiber identifiers and scope
• Ability to carry, climb and operate extension ladder, (approx. 28 ft high and 75 pounds)
• Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner would learn to operate hydraulic aerial lifts
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to interact effectively with other team members
• Basic understanding of Outlook, Excel and Word
• Must be able to work independently without supervision
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, with a satisfactory driving record
• Work indoors in poorly ventilated areas such as attics during extreme heat
• Exposure to dust, dirt, noise, insects, cleaning solutions
• Work outdoors in all kinds of weather and at all times of the day or night
• Work could be performed near power lines and electricity
• Work and travel in inclement weather

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Astound Broadband is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace, support, and thrive on each other’s differences to maximize the experience of our teammates and our community. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)