Copper Cable Splicer

Centerline is actively hiring experienced Copper Cable Splicers to support our growing workload across the Maine region. This role will be based in the Portland Maine area and will perform ISP/OSP work, including aerial, buried copper, coax, and fiber builds throughout the state. Our footprint in Maine is expanding due to the tremendous volume of projects in the area, and we’re looking to add local, qualified, technically skilled technicians who take pride in highquality field work and want to grow with a fastmoving team.

What You Will Do:

• Splice, rearrange, and terminate copper cables in aerial, buried, underground, or office environments.

• Install and seal closures on copper cables to industry standards.

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair copper cable systems, including outside plant facilities, wire, terminals, and loop carrier electronics.

• Read and interpret staking sheets, blueprints, and technical drawings.

• Locate and clear cable faults, ensuring proper function and reliability.

• Prepare cables for splicing, pressurization, and long-term maintenance; monitor air flow and pressure in aerial and underground cables.

• Use specialized testing equipment (signal generators, oscilloscopes, volt/ohm meters, transmission measuring sets, etc.) to diagnose and correct system defects.

• Maintain accurate records of work performed, repairs, and test results.

What You Will Need:

• At least five years of experience in splicing, troubleshooting, repairing, and testing fiber optic and copper cable.
• Four years of experience in the installation and/or repair of fiber-optic cable and other related telecommunications equipment.
• Experience working out of a bucket truck.
• Ability to distinguish the difference between colors.
• Industry-recognized certification in splicing and testing copper and fiber optic cable.
• Local and overnight travel in Maine should be expected due to the size of the state; it would include hotel and per diem allowance
• High School Degree
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Fine motor skills and visual acuity are required for success.
• May need to respond in stressful or urgent situations.
• Awareness of all Safety regulations for Line Companies; knowledge of all Utility, N.E.S.C., DOT, and OSHA Safety Rules.

Work Environment

• Repeated and frequent ability to lift, from floor to above head, 25 lbs continuously.
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, kneel, bend, lift, crawl, squat, reach and utilize both hands and feet in an aerial and underground capacity. Drive and operate a vehicle, and/or bucket truck.
• Environmental Conditions exposure is heat, cold, dust, wet, vibration, and very loud noise.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods, stand, bend, walk, communicate via telephone, computer, and/or face-to-face contact, vision to monitor, and use basic office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and fax machines regularly during the course of work.
• Work is performed in and out of an office environment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Centerline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are

At Centerline, we design, build, and maintain industry-leading critical infrastructure across North America. Our technicians, engineers, and professional staff bring unmatched expertise to each job, working as a team to deliver consistent, exceptional results. That’s why Fortune 500 clients choose Centerline again and again for a wide range of projects.

With demand for connectivity at an all-time high, Centerline’s opportunities for growth are limitless and so are yours. We’re committed to fostering your professional advancement and supporting your career journey.

We look for team members who demonstrate our core values: Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Reliability. Our values are key to our team’s success and driving everyone to reach their full potential. As a member of our winning team, you’ll receive comprehensive insurance benefits medical, dental, and vision plus a 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and generous PTO.

Join us today. Together, we’re building a better network.

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