The University of Texas at Austin · 1 day ago
Journey Cable Splicer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to supporting its mission of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders. The Journey Cable Splicer role involves journeyman-level expertise in installing, repairing, and maintaining fiber-optic and copper cable equipment, ensuring proper functioning and safety of these installations.
Corporate TrainingEducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Installation and splicing of copper cables
Installation and splicing of fiber optic cables
Testing and troubleshooting copper
Testing and troubleshooting fiber optic cables
Repair and maintenance of copper cables
Repair and maintenance of fiber optic cable
Maintenance and repair of cable air pressure
Assist and work as a team member with other ET and construction groups. Driving university owned vehicles to job sites will be required for this position. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy UTS157
Perform other related functions as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
At least two years of experience in splicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing fiber optic cables
At least four years of experience in the installation and/or repair of fiber-optic cable and other related telecommunications equipment
Ability to distinguish the difference between colors
Experience in installation of OSP cables and construction methods
Industry recognized certification in splicing and testing copper and fiber optic cable
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship
This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work
Driving Required: This job requires a class 'C' operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university owned vehicle
Preferred
Six or more years of experience of journey level splicing, troubleshooting, repairing and testing fiber optic and copper cable
Over five years of experience in a campus environment
Confined space training
Experience with large projects, cable transfers
Strong troubleshooting skills
Benefits
Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan)
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Training and conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Athletic ticket discounts
Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums
Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Republic Capital Group
2022-09-14Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Will Whiting
Chief Development Officer
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