VCI Construction, LLC Hiring for Splicer Fiber – Long Beach, CA (35) Job at Long Beach, CA Full Time

Company:

VCI Construction, LLC is one of the largest full-service communication utilities contractors in Southern California. We have successfully completed and continue to work on a vast number of projects for many of the biggest names in the communication industry. We have built an outstanding reputation for quality service and performance that customers can rely on. We are a stable and well-respected company in our industry.

If you have a positive attitude, have excellent work ethics, are interested in joining a team of dedicated professionals, and want to make us “Your Employer of Choice” we want to talk to you!

Overview:

Primary responsibilities include ability to splice/test/repair cables/wires in both indoor and outdoor settings, read, create and maintain splicing diagrams, maintain activities surrounding the assigned work site(s), and taking splicing field notes.

All candidates must adhere to strict safety standards while ensuring the highest quality of work is completed efficiently and timely.

Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks associated with the electronic upgrade and splicing of cable
• Prep, Dress, Store fiber optic cabling to specifications and assemble equipment according to design specifications.
• Perform fiber optic splicing as well as understand engineering and splicing drawings
• Read, interpret and understand fiber matrix, plant design files and complete required documentation files, such as asbuilts in electronic and/or hard copy as required.
• Prep of armored/unarmored cables, ribbon and loose tube fiber, mid-sheaths.
• Installation and re-enter of various enclosure types, patch panel, muxs e.g. (WDM / CWDM / DWDM).
• Installation and dressing of fiber optic cables (vertical/horizontal).
• Test, activate, and troubleshoot equipment after installation
• Hanging and securing of enclosures and storage loops in aerial/ underground locations.
• Maintain proper inventory on vehicles based on work assignment.
• Safely operate and use bucket truck to complete daily construction assignments as needed (potentially climb poles)
• Basic daily maintenance of provided vehicle: check fluids, clean and organize vehicle
• Complete daily production reports, mark-up maps, keep track of work hours, complete “as-built maps” for areas built and track daily production.
• Reconcile all issued parts and materials on a daily basis to ensure accurate material usage counts.
• Self-supervise all operations to ensure that all splicing operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications.
• Frequently work independently
• Other splicing related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

• Must have previous experience splicing fiber optic and/or copper cable

• Ability to distinguish colors

• Must be able to read and build from blueprints and/or wire diagrams

• Have knowledge of telecommunications network structure

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Possess a valid driver’s license or be eligible and willing to obtain the required license for the position

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and extended hours if necessary
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and written.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified and/or relevant experience entering confirmed spaces

• Certified and/or relevant experience operating aerial lift trucks
• Experience operating and maintaining fusion splicing equipment
• Experience operating and maintaining (optical time domain reflectometer) OTDR’s

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs as needed with or without assistance

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matching
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)

If you are interested in learning more about our organization, please visit our website www.vcicom.com

Applicants are required to pass all company drug testing, submit to a background check and adhere to all OSHA, state, city/municipality safety requirements and training provided by the company as required.

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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.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver’s License