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Quanta Services Fiber Optic Splicer in Vancouver, Washington
About Us
Founded in 1964, Robinson Brothers Construction is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), the largest utility contractor in North America. We are a general contractor dialed into the dynamics of installing infrastructure for the communications, renewable energy, natural gas, and electric utility industries. True to our word and proud of our people, we’re committed to providing superior service to our customers throughout the American West.
Between 2006 and 2016, we grew from 14 employees to a team of over 200. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured to operate in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and California. We’re pleased with our growth – but we’re not stopping here.
RBC serves its clients, invests in its employees, and competes for the future – every day.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.
About this Role
TRAVEL POSITION - Robinson Brothers Construction, LLC is seeking skilled Telecom/Underground Utilities Fiber Splicer to join our traveling crew.
Our contracts span the Pacific Northwest and the West Coast, encompassing the western states. We are looking for talented individuals who are enthusiastic and ready to travel to various job sites.
A successful Fiber Optic Splicer candidate must have knowledge of established fiber optic procedures and techniques, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions. Services may include performing inside wiring, cabling, knowledge of OTDR, various test equipment, and testing and maintenance services.
The Splicer position is a skilled position, and she/he is considered competent and authorized to work in this field. He/she will have the experience and knowledge to perform all the duties of a fiber Splicer. This position will need to be flexible in their hours, with occasional on-call duties including night and weekend work.
What You'll Do
Daily Responsibilities:
All phases of telecommunication construction include but are not limited to: Loading, driving, delivery, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes and weight of construction materials and equipment.
Asist in Fiber optic splicing
Safely operate mechanized equipment such as bucket trucks,
Setting up safety perimeter using signage, cones, safety barriers
Flagging traffic when required
Flexibility to work in multiple locations
Prepare splice locations, termination points, and installation of splice closures
Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment daily
Splice loose tube fiber
Drive and properly use a bucket truck
Operate splicing equipment
Identify issues with fiber using red light
Construct proper splice cases
Place a mid-sheath splice
Fill out audit sheets per location (per splice)
Test and troubleshoot fiber using an OTDR
Follow all safety rules and regulations
Update job completion sheet
Pull fiber when needed
Complete cut sheet
Pre-Trip vehicle inspection (daily)
Ability to work at night /various hours.
Travel is required
What You'll Bring
A successful Fiber Optic Splicer candidate must have knowledge of established fiber optic procedures and techniques, familiarity with a wide range of tools and equipment, ability to read and understand prints/maps, safety rules, and operating instructions. Services may include performing inside wiring, cabling, knowledge of OTDR, various test equipment, and testing and maintenance services.
The Splicer position is a skilled position, and she/he is considered competent and authorized to work in this field. He/she will have the experience and knowledge to perform all the duties of a fiber Splicer. This position will need to be flexible in their hours, with occasional on-call duties including night and weekend work.
Work Environment:
This is a full-time hourly position, expected to work at least 40 hours per week. This position operates in an outdoor environment and is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, rain, sleet, snow, humidity, high temperatures, and high wind. The outside work environment will vary throughout the day including changes in terrain, traffic, urban settings, and/or rural settings. This position may occasionally be exposed to natural gas and to the risk of electrical shock. Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
Physical Requirements:
The employee will need to have the ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time), tolerate work in extreme weather conditions, speak and hear worksite safety instructions, withstand prolonged and repeated: lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, reaching and feeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee will need to be able to regularly lift 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
What You'll Get
Benefits Include:
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts
Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with company match
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Holidays and Vacation
Competitive Pay
Internal Career Advancement Opportunities
Because we are a Quanta Services Company, this opens us up to an amazing benefits package including travel discounts, car rental, entertainment and tickets, Auto discounts (Ford and Toyota), sports and outdoor, apparel, electronics, phone, tires, per insurance, group auto and home insurance, and so much more!
Compensation Range:
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $31.32/Hr. - USD $39.15/Hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
Pay is based on the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the employee.
Compensation Range
The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $31.32/Hr. - USD $39.15/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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ID2025-8426
CategoryField Operations/Craft Worker
Position TypeFull-Time Regular
LocationUS-WA-Vancouver
Workplace TypeField-Based