Level Iii Technician, Cable Splicing

To be a team member at ADB Companies, or as we call it, part of the A-Team, you must be ALL IN to support the company’s mission, vision, and values.

OUR MISSION: We are a customer-centric partner providing innovative solutions. The safety, well-being, and career growth of our team members are the benchmarks of our success.

POSITION TITLE: Level III Technician, Cable Splicing

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW:

ADB is a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, ISP, AV, and Engineering. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well-being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.

ADB is seeking a Level III Technician, Cable Splicing to perform various underground, aerial and ISP fiber splicing projects. This position will coach and development Level I and Level II Technicians onsite, perform various ribbon and single mode splices, test and terminate cable, etc. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation of splicing knowledge, basic level leadership skills, as well as a strong work ethic and ALL IN attitude to achieve results.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects, reviews, and provides field data to splicing leadership when requested
• Safely operates company vehicles and construction equipment
• Processes cable relocations and hot cuts with hand hole organization
• Oversees splicing projects and will escalate any issues to the Lead or Supervisor on site including, but not limited to; material shortages, equipment malfunctions, labor needs and etc.
• Ability to perform single mode and ribbon splicing for both butt and lateral enclosures while following color codes, OTDR and Power Meter testing, and reading splicing matrixes
• Performs other position duties as assigned by leadership
• Communicates effectively with the Network Control Centers (NOC), external vendors, customer, subcontractors and internal leadership teams
• Expert-level understanding of opening vaults and hand holes
• Operates an assortment of hand tools including, but not limited to, diagonal cutters, razor blades, ribbon splitters, etc.
• Has expert-level ability to prep fiber optic cables using shavers and splitters for splicing projects, including armored, dielectric, MIC, wet, dry etc.
• Ability to ring-tap cable into splicing cases
• Ability to determine the following: cable direction in all circumstances, safe practices within all splicing functions when entering splice cases, etc.
• Performs maintenance on various splicing equipment
• Performs a variety of fiber splicing cuts and testing within a live fiber optic tray
• Reads and interprets entry level constructions prints and drawing
• Determines and delegates daily task lists for Level I and Level II Technicians aligning to their skillset and experience and provides training and guidance when needed
• Ensure safety requirements are being always followed
• Performs expert-level jobsite preparation for various underground, aerial and ISP fiber placement splicing projects
• Installs various fiber optic cables into an assortment of fiber splicing cases
• Ability to route aerial, underground, ISP cables to include hanging aerial and installation in racks, shelves, and storage locations

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members
• Travel Ability Nationwide
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values
• Self-motivated, goal- oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals
• A high level of customer centricity
• Ability to perform in a fast paced/high volume environment.
• Strong work ethic with an ALL-IN attitude
• A strong belief in ZERO- Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation
• Ability to be organized, problem solve, and be solution oriented
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to uncomfortable or distracting sounds or noise levels while onsite
• When working on site, will be required to wear common protective of safety equipment, such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and steel toed boots.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions like sitting, squatting, standing, walking, climbing, etc.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 3 - 7+ years of experience performing fiber optic splicing projects
• High School Diploma or equivalent required

ADB Companies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre-employment drug screen.