Fiber Splicer

At Ervin Cable Construction, as a Fiber Splicer, you’ll complete the process of fusing optical fibers, to maintain our telecommunication networks.Your splicing work is essential for keeping strong and reliable connections, ensuring data travels seamlessly through our continually growing network.What you’ll do as a Fiber Splicer

Perform cable upgrades and splicing tasks, both aerial and underground

Test, activate, and troubleshoot the network’s circuit post-installation

Ensure all splicing operations meet strict customer and industry standards

Upgrade existing fiber sheaths with new fiber sheaths

Mid-sheath fibers for entry on loose tube or fiber sheaths

Cut away the sheath from existing cables to reach faulty connections, and remove the sheath and insulation from newly installed cables and wires

Provide guidance to other splicers, as needed

Complete basic daily maintenance of vehicles, including fluid checks

Document work performed through daily production reports, including marking up maps and keeping correct material usage records

What you’ll need:

To be 18 years of age or older

Authorization to work in the United States for this company

High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or relevant work experience

Valid State driver's license (cannot be considered Provisional), including an acceptable driving record

Must be able to pass a DOT physical exam, resulting in a valid medical card

At least two years of fiber splicing experience

Additional qualifications

Certified pole climber or capable of demonstrating proficiency as a pole climber, is preferred

Knowledge of telecommunications network structure

Physical abilities & exposures

Routinely: operate vehicle and heavy machinery, squeeze, repetitive hand motion, work alone in remote locations with arms above shoulder level, bend, stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs and lift greater than 55 pounds

Occasionally: work in confined spaces, use ladder and gaffs for climbing poles, keyboard and mouse

What you'll get…

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no additional cost

Medical Plans

Including:

Telehealth

Surgery Plus

Mental Health Care

Prescription Plans

PPO and HD options

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts and self-contributed HAS

Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Short and Long Term Disability

Provided Life Insurance and AD&D

401k Retirement Savings w/ Company Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Company Discounts

Legal Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Family Leave

Company vehicle and gas card ( Depending on job function)

Who we are…We are a company united in our vision of connecting America. Our culture is grounded in and shaped by our values. These values act as our behavioral compass and guide how we interact with each other, our customers, and the communities in which we operate. Across our teams, we strive to treat each other with respect, value different perspectives and experiences, keep our and others' safety top of mind, and uphold the highest ethical standards. Our company supplies the single most critical resource telecom service providers need: skilled people.We serve the nation in 46 states and are unparalleled in scope and scale. Our talented workforce of over 2,000 employees provides a wide array of specialty services including construction, engineering, underground facility locating, fulfillment, and program management.We provide opportunities for our people to learn and develop the skills and knowledge to be successful in their current role as well as to prepare them for future growth within the company. Join us!EEO: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.