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Ft. Dix Cable Splicer (2026-24851-F):

Bowhead seeks Ft. Dix Cable Splicer

Bowhead seeks an experienced Cable Splicer to support Base Telecommunications System operations and maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. The Cable Splicer will perform outside plant telecommunications maintenance and cable splicing activities across the Ft. Dix installation, including support to the Range and Lakehurst areas of responsibility.

This position supports the maintenance of extensive aerial telecommunications infrastructure and assists with cable locating and dig permit coordination to ensure safe excavation and construction activities across the installation.

Essential functions will include: 

• Perform copper and fiber optic cable splicing supporting the Base Telecommunications System.
• Complete lineman duties associated with outside plant telecommunications infrastructure.
• Perform maintenance and repair of aerial telecommunications cable infrastructure.
• Support outside plant telecommunications maintenance activities in accordance with operations and maintenance and work order procedures.
• Maintain telecommunications infrastructure installed on dedicated and joint-use utility poles.
• Support maintenance of approximately 145 miles of aerial telecommunications cable infrastructure.
• Perform cable locating, staking, and marking activities in support of excavation and construction projects.
• Support the dig permit process for Ft. Dix and the Range installations.
• Conduct approximately 250 cable mark-outs annually in support of base excavation activities.
• Support telecommunications infrastructure maintenance across Ft. Dix, the Range, and Lakehurst areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical solutions and recommendations for outside plant telecommunications infrastructure requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting and restoration of telecommunications cable faults and outages.
• Other duties as assigned

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical training in telecommunications, fiber optics, or outside plant infrastructure is preferred.
• Years of experience
  • Minimum of five years of experience performing copper and fiber optic cable splicing and outside plant telecommunications work required.
• Required skills or certifications
  • Experience performing copper and fiber optic cable splicing in telecommunications environments.
  • Working knowledge of outside plant telecommunications infrastructure including aerial cabling, utility poles, duct banks, manholes, and handholes.
  • Experience performing cable locating, staking, and marking activities in support of excavation projects.
  • Ability to operate cable locating equipment and accurately identify underground telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Ability to perform lineman duties including working at heights and on utility pole infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of safety practices associated with aerial telecommunications infrastructure and construction environments.
  • Ability to read and interpret telecommunications infrastructure drawings and cable records.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills related to telecommunications cable faults and infrastructure issues.
  • Strong coordination and communication skills when working with engineering and construction personnel.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check.  Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required.  Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.