Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality and our people.

Supervisor, Splicing

Supervise fiber optic splicing, testing, analysis and general on new and active fiber optic networks. Engage in network planning and fiber splicing scheduling and closeout activities. Assist with additional fiber network construction activities prior to splicing and closeout activities commence.

What do you offer us:

• Supervise the planning and execution of projects and contracts based off work schedules to achieve productivity and quality safely
• Oversee the execution of field deliverables.
• Lead and participate in job hazard analysis and safety briefings.
• Read and interpret work orders, specifications, engineering drawings and / or cut sheets to determine work to be done in sequence of task
• Perform loose tube and ribbon splicing in accordance with industry standards and customer specifications
• Understand splice testing using power meters, OTDRs and other industry standard equipment
• Knowledge and ability to construct industry standard splice enclosures including grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage, and proper sealing
• Comfortable entering, maintaining, and exiting splice enclosures safely
• Ability to understand Splicing and testing procedures to supervise and manage teams.
• Ensure all splicing work meets customer specifications
• Supervise the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

What Do We Offer You:

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Frequency: Semi-Monthly
• Compensation Range: 80k - 95k annually
• Company website: To apply go to our website at www.mearscareers.net
• Industry leading benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and 401k

Job Requirements:

• Must be reliable and able to work in a team environment
• Excellent reading skills to understand and comprehend all construction warning signs
• Require passing a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug tests
• Great attention to safety precautions
• Able to work in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations
• Preferred >5 years of experience as a fiber optic splicing technician
• Knowledge of EXFO equipment and FastReporter 2/3 essential
• Preferred experience with major carrier networks
• Must be able to report on weekends when required

Working Environment:

The position may lift heavy objects, walk, stand, bend, and kneel for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.