Position Title: Fiber Splicer - Senior
Location: Bowling Green, KY
Job Category: Utility Construction/Operations
Date Posted: 04/17/2024
Salary Interval: Hourly
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Position Description ElectriCom, a Utility Construction company, was founded in 1960 in Paoli, Indiana. ElectriCom has experienced continuous growth since its inception. The company takes pride in focusing on family values both in the workplace and with its customer base. ElectriCom seeks employees with the ability and desire to work for a progressive company. ElectriCom offers a competitive package for both wages and benefits. Employees who show quality performance will have the opportunity for advancement and further development of skills.
Work requires the use of heavy power-driven equipment and working in confined spaces, often exposing the employee to hazardous situations. Work requires close mental and visual concentration, hand/eye coordination and dexterity often in hazardous or adverse conditions. Duties involve the exercise of independent judgment within prescribed instructions and/or standard procedures. Most days are spent either walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching and/or working in confined areas. Extensive and regular out of town travel should be expected in this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide support for all construction-related activities, throughout all project phases
- Inspect vehicles & equipment prior to & after use, including checking fluid levels & tire pressure to ensure their safe & proper operation
- Perform moderate to heavy physical and manual labor activities such as carrying tools and materials, preparing and tearing down construction sites, removing debris and possible hazards, disposing of waste, loading or unloading materials to be used, digging trenches, backfilling holes, or compacting earth to prepare for construction, flagging, barricading, signs, etc.
- Operate and tend to equipment and machines used in all splicing & construction phases
- Skillful with use of hand tools, including cable jacket strippers, crimpers, splicing and diagnostic equipment to include OTDR, CD/PMD, OLTS and other commonly used tools and testing equipment
- Installation and dressing of fiber optic cabling to include enclosures, casing, splicing, and terminating, both loose tube and ribbon cables
- Producing slicing diagrams and designs
- Troubleshooting and resolving signal issues
- Perform tasks independently, reporting progress and getting assignments frequently throughout the day
- Follow plans and instructions from supervisors and/or more experienced workers
- Respond to emergency calls as qualified
- Drive trucks, equipment & materials to job sites
- Assist in preparing reports on project status & crew activities
- May perform other administrative work as required utilizing computer or laptop & integrated software
- Routine Training as assigned (LMS, OSHA - 10 hour, etc.)
- Roadside Traffic Control
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Competitive Benefit Package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) w/ Company Contributions & Match
- 401K w/ Company Match
- Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Virtual Doctor Service through Teladoc
- Company Paid Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability after 3 years employment
- Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Vacation Time/PTO and Paid Holidays
- Paid weekly
- Per Diem Eligibility
Position Requirements - Must have at least 5 years fiber splicing experience
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to be on call 24/7/365
- Ability to work in seasonal elements
- Ability to travel/work out of town daily/weekly
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Be able to pass drug test
- DOT physical required
- Must have a good driving record
Equal Opportunity Employer ElectriCom is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).
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