Fiber Splicer TechnicianWork Location: Central Illinois. Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour (Based on experience).About the Role: Stratus Construction is currently hiring experienced Splicers for Peoria and Rockford, IL. As a Fiber Splicing Technician, you will play a crucial role in our network deployment, maintenance, and emergency repair. Your primary responsibility will be to perform fiber optic splicing and testing for new and existing customers and to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our network infrastructure.Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to splice fiber optic cables loose tube/ribbon and place a mid-sheath splice; Able to test/troubleshoot fiber using OTDR; Ability to access manholes and hand holes; Use ladders to access various installation and construction points as required; Ensure proper safety techniques and incident reporting procedures are followed; Able to construct proper splice including grounding, bonding, isolation, slack storage and sealing; Ability to perform work in accordance with TIA, RUS, and customer standards; Comfortable entering, maintaining and exiting existing splice enclosures; Knowledge of installing fiber optic cables in new and existing conduits; Ability to terminate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber optic networks; Must be able to work overtime and on-call; Valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.Experience and Education: High School Diploma or GED required; One year of fiber splicing experience preferred; Ability to read and follow engineering design maps; Intermediate MS Office skills.Job Type: Full-time. Benefits: 401(k) matching; Dental insurance; Health insurance; Health savings account; Life insurance; Paid time off; Vision insurance. Schedule: 8-hour or 10-hour shift; On call; Overtime; 24/7 Emergency, Weekends or Holidays as needed.