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Fiber Splicer 1
full-time•Grove City
About this role
Are you the type of person that enjoys working for a Company where employees are valued, rewarded, and encouraged to challenge themselves to grow personally and professionally? Do you like working for a family owned Company that is a leader in each of our respective industries and allows you the opportunity to contribute to our success? If you answered “yes,” then apply now for your opportunity to join a remarkable organization where personal and career goals are realized.
What's In It For You
- Competitive pay with annual increases
- Benefit eligibility on your first day with low employee premiums that are far better than the industry average
- Free Company services such as Internet, video, and telephone. What’s even better is you can enjoy discounted services from our affiliate companies!
- You’ll have access to a number of career developmental resources to grow personally and professionally
- Generous paid time off and holidays
What You'll Be Doing
The primary purpose of a Fiber Splicer is to splice all the company fiber networks and provide maintenance and emergency support to ARMSTRONG’s CATV and telephone companies regarding all fiber network related issues. A fiber splicer must be competent in climbing skills, equipment operation and have knowledge of all safety laws and rules. A valid driver’s license is essential, and a commercial driver’s license with certain endorsements may be required when applicable. Travel is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To make all splices to ARMSTRONG’s fiber networks throughout all of ARMSTRONG service areas.
- Must be willing and able to respond to emergencies that require fiber splicing.
- Maintain accurate splice documentation.
- Climbs and is capable of performing splicing duties from poles by means of climbing hooks, ladders, or bucket truck.
- Installs equipment necessary to activate CATV/Telco plant.
- Drill holes in poles using a brace and bit, electric drill, battery drill, or gas drill.
- Mount cable arms and clamps.
- String messenger strand, cable, fiber optic cable, and drop wire.
- Lash cables using a lasher.
- Properly sag in spans.
- Remove abandoned messenger, cable, and drops.
- Assist in loading trucks and cable trailers with material and equipment.
- Bond strand and install proper grounds.
- Set pedestals.
- Operate construction trucks and cable burying equipment as required.
- Dig ditches with mattic, digging bar, shovels, and with the aid of digging machinery.
- Maintain a variety of hand tools.
- Properly set up safe work zones. Post proper warning signs and various other means of traffic control. Flag traffic.
- Perform any and all other work assigned in a safe and efficient manor.
- Maintain a valid driving license. Commercial driving license where applicable.
- Accurately sign out material, and sign in unused material.
- Maintain an accurate inventory of truck stock.
- Maintain an accurate daily time sheet and progress report.
- Maintain an accurate vehicle operating log and initiate required vehicle service whenever necessary.
- Maintain best possible operating performance and appearance of vehicles and equipment within company guidelines.
- Maintain a neat, clean appearance at all time in a company uniform.
- Take advantage of company sponsored schools, seminars, correspondence training and any other training to further his/her knowledge of fiber splicing technologies and procedures.
- Inspect, maintain and use proper safety equipment issued in conformance with OSHA and company safety directives.
What You'll Need
- Must have minimum 1+ years working with fiber or electrical.
- Must have a minimum of a high school education or equivalent.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
- Must be of physical size and condition to perform all duties.
- Must be able to operate construction equipment.
- Must be able to follow directions given verbally and in writing.
- Must be able to write neat and legible to fill out time-sheets and reports.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
What you'll do
- The Fiber Splicer is responsible for splicing all company fiber networks and providing maintenance and emergency support for fiber network issues. This includes climbing to perform splicing duties, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.
About Armstrong Group
Founded in 1946, what is now known as the Armstrong Group began life as Armstrong County Line Construction, contracting work for power and telephone utilities in Western Pennsylvania. In the 1950s we began to own and operate independent local exchange telephone companies. We expanded into the cable television industry in 1963. The 1980s saw us move into the security, restaurant and real estate development industries. And we’ve continued to expand and diversify. Our most recent addition has been Armstrong Comfort Solutions, a full service residential and commercial heating, cooling and plumbing provider.
Seven decades old, the Armstrong Group remains a family owned and operated business, now employing over 2,300 people across the nation. Strong management, fiscal responsibility, careful planning and diligent research are hallmarks of the businesses that make up the Armstrong Group of Companies, ensuring the mission statement of our founder; Growth and Perpetuity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Fiber Splicer 1 do at Armstrong Group?
As a Fiber Splicer 1 at Armstrong Group, you will: the Fiber Splicer is responsible for splicing all company fiber networks and providing maintenance and emergency support for fiber network issues. This includes climbing to perform splicing duties, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring safety protocols are followed..
Is the Fiber Splicer 1 position at Armstrong Group remote?
The Fiber Splicer 1 position at Armstrong Group is based in Grove City, Pennsylvania, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Fiber Splicer 1 position at Armstrong Group?
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