Senior Fiber Splicer

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

The Senior Fiber Splicer is responsible for splicing fiber optic cables in aerial, underground, and indoor environments. The role requires attention to detail in setting up splice locations, termination points, and general fiber optic construction.

**Please note that this role will be based out of our office location in Doral, FL and working in the field. Our ideal candidate will reside within a 1-hour commute of the Doral, FL area.

This position will work a regular shift (hours are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM), but may be required to respond to calls outside of regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, turn-up, test, and provision SONET, WDM, and Ethernet equipment in optical fiber networks according to engineered designs.

• Perform splicing on new construction and restoration for various cable types, including Loose Tube, Ribbon, Micro, OPGW, and others.

• Work on active splicing in cables containing both dark fiber and lit services.

• Conduct and validate network equipment testing to meet Zayo procedures and manufacturer specifications.

• Collaborate with the Network Operations Center (NOC) for final acceptance and testing of installed equipment and network rings.

• Use fiber optic, SONET, Ethernet, and SDH test equipment, including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, and Sniffers.

• Perform site surveys for remote locations to ensure quality installation of racks, equipment, and fiber cable.

• Label and tag equipment and cabling according to network engineering diagrams.

• Report defects to the Operations Manager or OSP Project Engineer.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and assist the NOC and customers with problem resolution.

• Participate in the on-call rotation for nights and weekends.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with telecommunications cable splicing, SONET, Ethernet, DWDM, and network troubleshooting.

• Proficiency with spectrum analyzers, OTDR, PMD, and BER test sets.

• Ability to work outdoors and in remote locations.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain an acceptable driving record.

• Experience with construction projects, equipment installation, and maintenance records management.

​ Estimated base pay range for this role is $28.07 - $43.22 USD / hour

*Shift Differential Pay Available: Eligible non-exempt, U.S.-based roles receive additional pay for evening and overnight hours, based on role and shift assignment, in accordance with company policy.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.