Equix Broadband is a specialty contractor offering design, construction and maintenance services to clients with broadband infrastructure serving a critical role in their business strategy. We have a current opening for a Fiber Optic Splicer. At EBI, we support our customers and stakeholders and constantly strive to exceed expectations with all of our services, which include Fiber Optics and Maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Learn to read splice diagrams, prints, and engineering documents either in paper or electronic format
• Learn to prep splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures
• Learn to splice loose tube and ribbon cables of various sizes
• Learn to operate technical equipment, including but not limited to computer, OTDR and fusion splicing equipment and understand the functionalities
• Learn how to properly test and troubleshoot fiber optic networks for acceptance and trouble identification

Requirements:

• No experience needed, will train
• Overnight travel will be required for the completion of job duties
• Work schedule will vary and will include night and weekend work
• Valid driver's license, good driving record required
• Fed Med card required, CDL a plus
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Work may be performed out of a tent, trailer or in manholes
• Applicants must be detail-orientated and have the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to lift and move 70 pounds regularly
• Must follow safety guidelines and wear PPE at all times
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and have ability to learn new software
• Ability to handle more than one project at a time and to meet strict deadlines
• Must be comfortable with heights and confined spaces
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision peripheral vision, depth perceptions and ability to adjust focus

Equix offers:

• Multiple medical plan options
• Weekly pay
• Wellness program
• Dental and vision plans
• FSA and HSA options
• 401k savings plan with employer match
• Financial protection products
• Short and long term disability, life, accident, critical illness
• Legal shield and ID theft plans
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Employee referral program

Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings that may include a drug test, background check, reference checks, and driver's license check with an acceptable driving record. Equix is an Equal Opportunity Employer, D.O.T. drug testing participant, and e-Verify participant. We encourage minorities, women, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.