Fiber Splicer

Do you have experience splicing fiber? Are you looking for opportunities to work overtime? Our fiber splicer role might be a great fit for you.

Why work at DFN? 

At DFN, we strive to take care of our employees on and off the job.  

Just to highlight a few of our amazing benefits: 

• We offer a 200% 401(k) match capping at 9%  
• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision plans plan for employees with affordable dependent coverage options. 
• Free 1 Gig high speed fiber internet service if you live within our service territory. 
• PTO package and 10 paid holidays including two days off for your birthday. 

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please see additional details below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fuse or mechanically spliceSM or MM fibers inmultiple environments including aerial and underground. Terminatefiber usinga variety of connection methods. 

• Assess current plant infrastructure anddeterminebest methods for construction. 

• Place main fiber cables into splice case andterminate fibers. 

• Perform testing utilizing OTDRs and other testing equipment. 

• Work with Engineering and OSP Leadershipto perform splicing as directed. 

• Provideaccurate anddetailed reports ofsplicingactivityin a timely manner. 

• Able to perform installations in residences and businessesfollowingDFN and industry standards and guidelines. 

• Willing and able to be on anon-call rotation foremergencies,teardowns, and scheduled maintenances. Able to run outages as a point man in the field directing the work of others as needed. 

• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. This is a high productivity position with minimal supervision. 

• Safelyoperate a company vehicle including a bucket truck. 

• Maintain knowledge of various cables and supplies.   

• Maintainsafe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations.  

• Thisjobdescription covers the mostcrucialkey andsupplemental duties performedin the position, but does not include other occasional work, which may be similar, related to, or a logical assignment for the position.
  Other projects will be assigned asneeded. 
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as a fiber splicer or broadband technician or equivalent for a minimum of two years. 

• Able to meet physical demands with reasonable accommodation if necessary. This position is considered moderately physical work and will be required to lift, push or pull up to 100 pounds intermittently, 50 pounds occasionally, and 10 pounds frequently. This position also requires fine finger manipulation and 20/20 vision to work with fine fibers.  

• Possessadvanced knowledgerelated to installation and repairs. Ability tobe responsible for major outage repairs.  

• Clean driving record free from major moving violations within the last three years and a valid driver’s license.  

• Ability to read engineering and construction documentation. 

• Knowledge of aerial and underground construction concepts. 

• Live within 30 minutes of existing serviceable territory. 

• Have NESC standards for clearance memorized. 

• Ability to learn new software and applications specific to the industry and position, most often using a cell phone to document while on the job.  

• Professional appearance and customer service oriented.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, courtesy, patience and tact in public contact and problem resolution. 

• Willing to work after business hours as needed and in urgent situations
  

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

DFN is a drug free workplace. All employees are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as well as random and for cause screens during employment as applicable.