Race Telecommunications - Yuba City, CA

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Yuba City, CA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Splice Technician 1 at Race Telecommunications LLC is responsible for performing cable installation, construction, and repair of fiber optic networks in both indoor and outdoor settings. This role involves terminating fiber optic cables, troubleshooting signal issues, and ensuring network integrity while adhering to safety standards. The technician will frequently travel to various project locations and must be proficient in operating specialized equipment such as bucket trucks and handling various installation tasks. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with team members and external service representatives.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct maintenance and repair work on fiber optic lines, including examination, testing for damage, troubleshooting faults, and splicing new lines to replace damaged cables.
  • Read and interpret fiber splicing diagrams, prints, specifications, work scopes, and fiber optic color code charts.
  • Perform outside plant fiber optic cable splicing, including ribbon fiber and loose tube fiber, installation of splice closures, unidirectional and bidirectional fiber testing, and termination of fiber optic cables.
  • Construct proper splice cases, ensuring slack storage and securing.
  • Execute ring cuts, install and mount FTPs (fiber termination points) and splicing cabinets.
  • Install and connect wires and cables to designated terminals, ensuring proper connectivity within the network.
  • Attach or detach hardware components to diverse structures as required for network installation and maintenance.
  • Operate mechanized equipment such as a bucket truck, excavators, and trencher.
  • Climb poles up to 40 feet and operate in bucket trucks with 32' plus ladders.
  • Manage deployment and removal of traffic control devices to ensure safety in work areas on streets or roadways.
  • Read and follow design engineer's instructions and specifications, maintaining project scope and adhering to safety procedures.
  • Prepare engineering field notes and splicing sheets; interpret buried underground and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps, and in the field with clarity and detail.
  • Terminate fiber optic cables and ensure work is conducted safely and according to company safety practices.
  • Validate and conduct end-to-end testing for service provisioning on the cable network.
  • Coordinate daily crew activities and work schedule, maintaining a safe and quality work site location, splicing rig, and associated equipment and tools.
  • Maintain project tracing information such as production sheets, time sheets, and customer-required paperwork.

Requirements

  • Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship.
  • Minimum of 21 years of age.
  • High School Graduate or GED is required.
  • A valid California driver's license, subject to successful verification through a DMV check, is mandatory.
  • Familiarity with splicing fiber optic cables including proficiency in joining optical fibers to ensure reliable signal transmission.
  • Ability to travel to multiple work sites, work overtime, weekends, holidays, or off hours.
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English as the primary language used in the workplace.
  • Experience in the telecom industry a plus.
  • Proficiency in Spanish Language desirable.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the telecom industry.
  • Proficiency in Spanish Language.

Benefits

  • 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life for all employees.
  • 401 (k) with 100% Employer-matched up to 4% of annual income.
  • Generous paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and birthday pay.
  • Company provided equipment including uniforms, safety, tools, vehicle, and tech.
  • Free Race TV, high-speed internet, cable, and phone service where available.
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