Fiber Splicer - Wheeling Job at Cable USA, Wheeling, IL

  • Cable USA
  • Wheeling, IL

Job Description

Wheeling, United States | Posted on 08/17/2026

Cable Services Company, headquartered in Williamsport, PA, performs construction and cable installation projects within a five to six state area in the Northeast region of the US. Project hours vary by project and can be influenced by weather. Frequent overnight travel is required along with overtime in order to meet project related deadlines.

Cable Services Company, Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.

A Fiber Splicer will perform cable splicing in the air, underground, indoors and outdoors. In addition this position requires frequent travel in which the employee would be away from home. This position requires overnight work during consumer non-peak usage hours (Midnight to 7am) along with shared weekend on-call status for emergency restoration.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic system
  • Prep and hang fiber optic enclosures, nodes and related equipment
  • Route, splice and/or terminate fiber in equipment racks at central offices, hub sites or inside of buildings
  • Work with OSP Project Manager's to perform fusion splicing as directed
  • Read design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
  • Operate aerial lift and other related equipment to perform job functions
  • Required to be on-call for emergency restoration
  • Frequently communicate with management on workload status
  • May occasionally perform routine construction work such as pulling rope/cables, climbing ladders, using hand tools, digging with a shovel, etc.
  • Accurately complete all required company documentation for each assignment according to established company standards and procedures (ie timesheet, truck report, expense report)
  • Responsible for assigned company vehicle, tools, materials and equipment
  • Perform work in a safe manner and comply with all established company safety policies and procedures
  • Perform other duties and tasks as assigned in order to help team complete a project
Required Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Experience working in a bucket truck at heights in excess of 30-40 ft.
  • Proficiency using related splicing equipment including fusion splicers, OTDR, optical power meters, fiber identifiers and all related splicing tools
  • Ability to distinguish between colors
  • Experience reading design maps, fiber schematics and basic electronic designs
  • Must possess exceptional organizational skills and be detailed oriented
  • Must be able to occasionally move materials/equipment weighing up to 80 pounds
  • Ability to maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic that can provide high productivity with minimal supervision
Preferred Education and Experience
  • 5+ years of experience splicing all types of fiber optic cables
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to pass a criminal background screen and drug test
  • While performing this job, the employee may be occasionally required to stand, walk handle or operate object, tools or controls
  • Often work will be performed near busy highways and streets Work may be performed in a confined splice trailer or in an outdoor environment

Cable Services Company, Inc . is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer minorities / females / veterans / individuals with disabilities / sexual orientation / gender identity

Requirements

Please note that only applications from individuals residing in the United States will be considered for this position. We appreciate your understanding and thank all applicants for their interest.

Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Vacation, Holiday and 401K

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Night shift, Weekend work

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