Fiber Splicer Trainee

About the position

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.

MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Responsibilities

After completion of training, Fiber Splicer Trainees will have a working knowledge of various cable types such as loose tube, central tube, armored, gel-filled, etc.

In addition, you will:

• Testing and troubleshooting continuity of fiber optic networks
• Operate all testing equipment and be adept at a resolution of challenges common to fiber optic networks
• Experience prepping fiber splice enclosures such as Tyco, CommScope, Corning, etc.
• Utilize fusion splicer, test equipment OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer) 1310, 1550, DWDM, CWDM, 945 OLTS, Max Tester, Power meter
• Fiber engineer knowledge of fiber design, reading documentation, understanding of light levels and dB loss
• Work in outdoor utility construction sites

Qualifications

About You:

• Safety is a value you live by
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality
• You are flexible and enjoy a variety of shifts with overtime

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

• Compensation: You will be paid between $28-32/HR, based on experience.
• Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek.
• Rest and Meal Breaks: You will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws.
• "At-will employment": Your employment with MasTec is “at-will,” meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.
• Schedule: Full time positions; Hours varies based on project needs

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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