Fiber Optics Apprentice

Primary Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Assist the Splicer in all daily activities.
• Prepping and fusion or mechanical splice SM and MM fiber optic cables, in both outdoor and indoor settings
• Testing and troubleshooting fiber using an OTDR, optical power meter, tone meter, fiber identifier and scope
• Reading and interpreting work prints and splice diagrams.
• Keep detailed records of work activity.
• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality control guidelines (includes compliance with requirements outlined in applicable regulations such as: OSHA, FCC, NESC and NEC, etc ; as well as following procedures as outlined in the Installation, Technical, Operations, and Safety Manuals, and Employee Handbook
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities (Secondary Functions)

• Fiber Splicing ‐ Preparing various types of fiber optic cables and tools for splicing, operate fiber optic test equipment, reading and understanding the test results for troubleshooting purposes.
• Customer Service ‐ Interaction with project owners, engineers and coordinating with customers and engineers for scope changes and communicating those changes to the Project Manager.
• Reporting - Provide timely feedback of task status, changes, issued, concerns and results

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications

• Knowledge preferred but will train the right candidate
• Equivalent Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Safety training as required by specific projects
• Industrial First Aid and CPR certifications and experience.
• Ability to drive company vehicles in a safe and responsible manner, operate bucket trucks, pull splice labs, and pull trailers

Working Conditions and Work Environment

• Exposure to varying temperatures as work is primarily outside.
• Noise levels are moderate to heavy.
• Work in different types of terrain including mud, sand, and dirt.
• Varying degrees of light as work may begin early morning and continue into the evenings.

Third-Party Agency Notice:

Expanse will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Expanse will not be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant.