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Are you skilled in working with cutting-edge technology and looking to advance your career? As a Fiber Splicer, you'll play a critical role in preparing and splicing fiber optic cables to keep our telecommunications networks running smoothly. We’re looking for detail-oriented individuals who take pride in their technical expertise and problem-solving abilities. If you’re ready to be part of a fast-paced, growing industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and splice fiber optic cables with precision and accuracy.

• Operate technical equipment, including OTDRs and fusion splicers, to test and troubleshoot issues.

• Interpret and analyze fiber matrices and related data to ensure optimal functionality.

• Work in a variety of settings, including aerial lifts, confined spaces, and outdoor environments.

• Complete daily reports and documentation for completed projects.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and workspaces in compliance with safety standards.

  Qualifications:

• Familiarity with fiber optic cables, splice enclosures, and telecommunications networks.

• Experience with hand tools, ladders, and construction equipment is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret technical data with high accuracy.

• Comfort working in physically demanding conditions, including lifting, climbing, and confined spaces.

• A focus on safety and quality in every task.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in fiber splicing or telecom construction (preferred, but not required).

• Proficiency with telecom equipment such as OTDRs, aerial lifts, and fiber meters.

• Authorized to work in the United States.

• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

• Please note: this role requires the ability to differentiate between specific color-coded materials accurately

  What you'll get…

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost

• Medical Plans

• Including:

• Telehealth

• Surgery Plus

• Mental Health Care

• Prescription Plans

• PPO and HD options

• Dental and Vision Plans

• Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS

• Education/Tuition Reimbursement

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Provided Life Insurance and AD&D

• 401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

• Stock Purchase Plan

• Company Discounts

• Legal Insurance

• Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Paid Family Leave

• Company vehicle and gas card ( Depending on job function)

  Who we are…

  We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.

  We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.

  We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!

  EEO:

  Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

  The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)

  The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.

  Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.