Fiber Splicing Independent Contractor Jobs in Oregon

About Us
A fully owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), FiberTel, LLC. is locally grown in Utah's Art City and has rapidly expanded over the Northwest and Western regions.
As an advocate for economic growth in the state of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, and California we understand the business of conveying information. With all that is happening in our state and nationwide, we are seeing different ways of life, work, and school. The increase in work from home and online school has put a strain on internet providers and their bandwidth. Internet Providers are relying heavily on us to continue the construction and installation of fiber optics to ensure that internet service goes uninterrupted for the people of our communities.
We are a utility construction company, with a specialization in the installation of fiber optics. We offer a full turnkey experience for our clients.
For our employees, we offer rewarding benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and 401k (with company match).
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.
About this Role
FiberTel is looking for a Fiber Splicer for our Portland, OR location.
The Fiber Splicer is a skilled telecommunications professional responsible for the installation, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of fiber optic networks in both aerial and underground outside plant (OSP) or inside plan (ISP) environments. This individual is expected to work independently, demonstrate technical expertise, and perform all duties associated with fiber optic splicing while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.
The Fiber Splicer may provide daily direction and on-the-job training to a Splicing Laborer or other field personnel, helping to ensure work is completed efficiently and in accordance with company and customer specifications.
This position requires flexibility in work hours and may include on-call responsibilities, overtime, night work, and weekend assignments as needed to support project schedules and customer service requirements. The Fiber Splicer will regularly interact with customers, inspectors, utility representatives, and internal team members and is expected to maintain a professional demeanor while representing FiberTel in the field.
Pay: $25-40/hr, DOE
What You'll Do
Responsibilities:

• Install and repair fiber optics.
• Assist in splicing
• Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
• Flagging traffic when required
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations
• Prepare splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures
• Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment daily
• Splice loose tube fiber
• Drive and properly use a bucket truck
• Operate splicing equipment
• Identify issues with fiber using red light
• Construct proper splice cases
• Submit daily time cards for crew members
• Place a mid-sheath splice
• Fill out audit sheets per location (per splice)
• Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR
• Follow all safety rules and regulations
• Update job completion sheet
• Pull fiber when needed
• Complete cut sheet
• Pre-Trip vehicle inspection (daily)
• Ability to work at night /various hours.

What You'll Bring
Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Possess a valid driver's license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position.
• A good driving record is required.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to operate various types of utility trucks and equipment in a safe manner.
• Basic knowledge of and ability to hand tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License is a plus (Higher wage scales apply to CDL holders).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, employees, etc.
• Willing and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance
• Knowledge of fiber optic color code and numbers associated
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include nights and weekends
• Understanding of terminology used in fiber splicing
• Experience splicing fiber including all necessary steps
• 2-3 years' experience splicing fiber

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous fiber experience, preferably in the telecommunication industry.
• Able to perform all duties in fiber optic construction
• Ability to travel.

Working Conditions:
This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
Physical Requirements:
The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
What You'll Get
Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
• PWR Discounts (Flight Tickets, Amusement Park Tickets, Nike)
• Group Discount (Pet Insurance, Auto Insurance, Home Insurance)
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Vacation

* Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.
Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required
Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind including, based on disability and protected veteran status. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please visit the following URL to view the EEO is the Law poster and the Supplement. (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm)
The Company also does not consider criminal convictions to be an absolute bar to employment and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories.
Applicants applying for positions in Illinois are not required to disclose arrests or sealed or expunged records of convictions.
FiberTel, LLC
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.