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Ritter Communications has been at the forefront of the local
communications industry for more than a century. We began providing
telephone service in Northeast Arkansas in 1906. Today, Ritter
Communications serves over 100 communities across Arkansas, northeast
Texas, southeast Missouri, and west Tennessee. The company has grown
steadily over the years, expanding rapidly and is now the largest
privately-held regional broadband fiber, telecom, video and cloud
services provider in the Mid-South. Ritter invests heavily in the
communities it serves by deploying proven, best-in-class infrastructure
and technology, while coupling it with a world-class customer focused
experience.\
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General Summary:\
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The Fiber Splicer plays a vital role in ensuring quality and timely
delivery of telecommunications services to our customers. This position
is responsible for reading and interpreting schematics and diagrams to
splice, terminate, and test fiber-optic, coaxial, and copper for new
construction and new service installations. The role also maintains,
troubleshoots, and repairs damaged cable and related issues in the
outside plant network.\
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Essential Job Functions:
- Works with Construction Managers and/or OSP Engineers to perform
splicing as directed;
- Provides detailed reports of field splicing activity;
- Preps cable and performs both fusion and mechanical splices for
aerial and underground applications;
- Ensures all splice closures and termination points are airtight and
free of moisture;
- Installs protectors and demarcation equipment at customer premise;
- Installs and maintains vaults, mini-vaults, and manholes;
- Installs actives and passives (nodes, amplifiers, taps, splitters,
power inserts);
- Demonstrates appropriate Customer Service Skills, especially ability
to work effectively with landowners and utility service providers;
- Ensures proper bonding and grounding of aerial and underground
plant\'
- Performs all work in accordance with industry and Company standards
and per all government regulations including OSHA, DOT, FCC, etc.;
- Tracks and enters time for capital projects as required;
- Participates in on-call rotation and occasionally performs work
during scheduled maintenance windows at nonpeak hours;
- Travels to customer sites, project areas, business related events,
and other Ritter Communications locations;
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough understanding of telecommunication construction practices
including:
- Fiber and cable installation practices and procedures;
- Identifying individual fiber cables at splice and node
locations;
- Fiber optic splice enclosure handling and maintenance practices;
- Depth/distance requirements;
- Marking and/or identifying cable routes/types;
- Work area restoration and easement/Right of way management
- Emergency service restoration procedures and practices
- Up-to-date on RUS and NEC Standards and FCC, OSHA, and DOT
regulations;
- Knowledgeable of company products, services, policies and
procedures;
- Ability to use all functions of RF meters, optical meters, spectrum
analyzer, TDR, OTDR, volt/ohm/amp meters, and monitoring software
- Basic PC software skills including Outlook, Excel, Word, Auto Cad
Map Viewer;
- Skill in reading cable schematics, fiber count reports, and
verification reports;
- Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts
in a professional and courteous manner;
- Ability to follow detailed instructions for complex tasks;
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as maps staking
sheets, and cable schematics, fiber count reports, and verification
reports;
- Ability to pay close attention to detail;
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions
using information at hand;
- Ability to effectively function as a team player;
- Ability to travel for business requirements; must possess a valid
Driver\'s License with a satisfactory driving record;
- Ability to pass DOT physical.
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Education and Experience:\
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High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience in
telecommunications construction or maintenance operations required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience splicing fiber preferred.\
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Ritter Communications is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.\
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We strive to maintain a drug-free workplace.\
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We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package
including health, dental, vision, cancer, accident and life insurance,
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