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divh2Fiber Splicer/h2pThe Fiber Splicer position will splice test fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor physical field environments. The position will need to have attention to detail regarding setting up splice locations, termination points, splice quality, work environment safety and general fiber optic construction. This position will be subject to on-call and shift duties. Weekends and holiday work will also be required./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliSplicing on new construction and restoration for a variety of cable types (Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, etc). Active splicing activity in cables with both dark fiber and lit services./liliConduct and validate all testing of network equipment to ensure adherence to all Crown Castle Fiber procedures and equipment manufacturers specifications./liliWork with the Network Operations Center for final acceptance and testing of all newly installed equipment and rings. Tests to include validation of all provisioning, all alarm monitoring to the NMS (Network Management System), network switch protection, etc./liliWork with Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet and SDH related test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, Sniffers./liliPerform site survey of remote locations to ensure quality installation of all racks, equipment power plants, fiber cable, etc. Report any and all defects to the Operations Manager and/or OSP Project Engineer./liliLabel and tag all equipment and cabling according to Network Engineering Diagrams./liliPerform advanced analysis and troubleshooting of problems / issues while assisting the NOC/customer./liliParticipate in on-call rotation schedule for nights and weekends./liliPerform other duties and responsibilities as required and assigned./liliPerform both hardware and software updates and/or changes to remote site equipment as necessary./liliComplete and maintain hard copy and/or electronic records of work completed on various assignments. Including, but not limited to, splice diagrams, patch panels, and test results./liliInterface with customers and carriers in support of service delivery and assurance./liliWork independently for extended periods of time./liliRespond to Customer Troubles on 24-hour basis./liliWork closely with the NOC, Sales, Engineering, and customers./li/ulh3Education/Certifications/h3ulliHigh school diploma or equivalent required/liliAssociate degree or equivalent work experience preferred/liliValid Drivers license required/li/ulh3Experience/Minimum Requirements/h3ulliOne (1)+ years of experience in the splicing, testing, installation, maintenance and repair of fiber optic networks and/or Outside Plant fiber experience. Or minimum of two (2) years of field experience or military experience./liliPrefer prior work experience with base station equipment, NMS, equipment installation and maintenance, low-power broadcast equipment and experience in both the construction, installation and maintenance phases/liliPrefer prior use of Volt/Ohm meter, RF power meter, frequency sweep equipment, spectrum analyzer, fault locating equipment and battery conductance meters/liliKnowledge of Outside Plant Construction techniques (aerial underground) preferred/liliWorking knowledge of NESC, NEC and OSHA standards preferred/liliExperience splicing ribbon and loose tube cables./liliA Valid drivers license is a bona fide job requirement to drive and operate a Crown Castle vehicle in this position. Subject to local and state eligibility, a pre-employment background check with MVR will be conducted to evaluate a candidates safety record and eligibility to drive for a job./li/ulh3Other Skills/Abilities/h3ulliExcellent organizational/administrative skills/liliSelf-motivated team player/liliSolid written and verbal communications skills/liliAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment/liliCustomer service orientation with a strong problem-solving approach/liliPossession or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license for the type of vehicle or equipment operation (e.g. vehicle with bucket lift)./liliKnowledge of fiber optics termination panels/li/ulpWorking Conditions: Will be required to travel to customer and/or project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions over 90% of the time. Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions as little as 10% of the time. Position requires on call rotation involvement. Ability to use hand tools, climb ladders, pull fiber cables and wires. Splicing work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or other available space. The work may often be performed near busy city, state or federal streets and highways. Employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, etc./ppCompensation: The pay range offered for this position is $32.12-$44.13 per hour. A candidates offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year./p/div