Fiber Splicer

Crown Castle • Irvine, CA

371d • $64,730 - $88,982

About The Position

The Fiber Splicer (T3) position at Crown Castle involves splicing and testing fiber optic cables in various environments, including aerial, underground, and indoor settings. The role requires attention to detail in setting up splice locations, ensuring splice quality, and maintaining safety standards. The position is subject to on-call duties and may require work on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1)+ years of experience in splicing, testing, installation, maintenance, and repair of fiber optic networks and/or Outside Plant fiber experience.
• Valid Driver's license required.
• Experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, and low-power broadcast equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial & underground) preferred.
• Experience splicing ribbon and loose tube cables.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Prior use of Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment, and battery conductance meters.
• Working knowledge of NESC, NEC, and OSHA standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Splicing on new construction and restoration for various cable types (Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, etc.)
• Conducting and validating all testing of network equipment to ensure adherence to Crown Castle Fiber procedures and equipment manufacturer's specifications.
• Working with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of newly installed equipment and rings.
• Performing site surveys of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, equipment power plants, fiber cable, etc.
• Reporting any defects to the Operations Manager and/or OSP Project Engineer.
• Labeling and tagging all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams.
• Performing advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems/issues while assisting the NOC/customer.
• Participating in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekends.
• Completing and maintaining hard copy and/or electronic records of work completed on various assignments, including splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results.
• Interfacing with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year
• 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED