Zito is looking for a full-time Fiber Splicer to be responsible for the terminating, splicing, documenting and testing of all fiber optic cables within Zito Media's fiber optic networks and their related equipment with the end goal of providing maximum operating efficiency.

Responsibility summary:

• Customer premise installations, including racking, cabling, bonding, and grounding. Coordinate fiber activities with other departments and the Manager of Outside Plant.
• Perform ring cuts on live fiber without affecting existing services.
• Perform fiber tests with OTDRs, light source and meters.
• Terminate, splice, bonds/grounds and tests fiber optic equipment to standards.
• Provides accurate equipment location, splicing and terminating records for the fiber database.
• Assists the Construction and Engineering departments in accepting and turning up the fiber network.
• Builds bays, racking, jumper ducts and other network elements needed for the installing of fiber optic equipment and patch and panels.
• Monitor, communicate and perform corrective actions to fix problems affecting any fiber or fiber related equipment.
• Install demarcation enclosures, switches and other telecom equipment.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel to other systems if needed.

Skills Required:

• Familiar with standards and best practices for premise entry and electronic equipment installation.
• Ability to differentiate color codes, as well as read and understand manufacturer's manuals for operating and repairing of electronic equipment and components.
• Proficient in the operation of all related fiber tools and equipment.
• Working knowledge of design and layout for fiber terminations.
• Possess a good understanding of fiber documentation and have the ability to assist in laying out new fiber circuits.
• Experience with bucket trucks and safety procedures.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel.

Skills Preferred:

• 2+ years of outside plant fiber splicing and customer premise equipment installation.
• Experience with the following equipment: fusion splicer, mechanical splicer, OTDR, power meters, traffic identifiers, digital multimeters, cleavers, strippers, buffer tube splitters, cable ring tools, hand tools, toners, rodders, ladders, bucket trucks, etc.
• Work well under pressure and deadline environments.

Special Requirements:

• An active driver's license is required for this position.
• Carry, set-up and extend ladders weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Confidence working in/on buckets, ladders and utility poles at heights of up to 40 feet.
• Ability to periodically lift up to 100 pounds.
• Use the standard tools of the trade (screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, strippers, crimpers, hammers, etc.) to route cable, connect cable and install electronic equipment.
• Work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Sufficient visual and aural acuity to operate a variety of standard test and measurement equipment.

Zito Media retains the right to change this job description any time. Zito offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401 (k) plan, and discounted services for employees who reside within the Zito coverage areas.

Zito Media is an equal opportunity employer which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex. The company encourages job applications from minority and female candidates.

* Rate: *$22.00-$32.00 hr