Fiber Splicer

Job Title: Fiber Splicer

Reports to: Technical Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Operations

Location: Tampa, FL

About our company

Blue Stream Fiber provides all customers, including residents, HOAs, COAs, developers, and businesses with the most advanced broadband, television, and voice products all over 100% gigabit-capable networks. With a 45-year history of providing customers with local and high-touch customer service and world-class future-proof technology, Blue Stream Fiber has become a trusted telecommunications partner throughout Florida.

Our Mission Statement:

We earn the trust of communities to provide their essential connection to the world, Internet Service. Using our service will improve our customers’ daily experience, because for once, they will have Internet, TV and Phone that just works right every day and is backed by a team that cares.

Our Vision Statement:

To push the bar higher each day, to never stop listening to our customers and to provide a service that is clearly better than anyone else.

Why work for us:

• Industry leader for over 45 years.
• Great culture and support team.
• Dynamic and collaborative team environment.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical benefits after one month, as well as 401K plan.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Strong company commitment to community outreach initiatives.
• Recipient of multiple industry awards, including Best Places to Work, Innovation, Leadership and Readers’ choice.

About the role:

The Fiber Spicer is primarily responsible for cable/enclosure prepping, fusion splicing, verification testing, troubleshooting and fiber optic cable repair. The Fiber Splicer will be required to review, create, and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams (Matrix). The candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate splicing and field notes along with supporting project timelines. They will also be performing end to end OTDR testing, analyzing test results for acceptable loss readings, and providing close out packages complete with pictures, formal loss results, and redlined schematic documentation.

Responsibilities for this role:

• Terminate, fusion splice and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber up to an 288ct fiber cable.
• Maintains the security of the outside fiber plant (OSP) network, either aerial and/or underground throughout area of responsibility.
• Must be able to perform mid-sheath/ring cut/midspan entry on a cable without service interruption. Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including traffic meters, fusion splicer, power meter, VFL and OTDR using EXFO Fast Reporter with IOLM Format
• Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently.
• Must ensure that both he/she and all employees comply with proper safety standards/ procedures and work practices according to OSHA standards, Future Infrastructure and/or the customer, whichever standard is higher.
• Ability to read, understand and update splice

Requirements for this role:

• 1 -3 years fiber optic telecommunications experience required.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, be able to identify between colors.
• Valid Driver’s License, acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to travel/overnight stays as required.
• Microsoft software experience including Power Point, Internet, e-mail, and database software as required.
• High School Diploma or equivalency, Fiber Optic Certification Training preferred, but not required.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Bilingual is a plus.
• Ability to organize and prioritize effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Pointl

Blue Stream Fiber is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, our team has a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we value:

• Accountability
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Dependability
• Integrity

We welcome new perspectives and affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital state, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.