Fiber Splicer I

Meriwether Lewis Connect, a fast- growing fiber broadband company and wholly owned subsidiary of Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative, is seeking highly motivated individual to fill the following position based in our Centerville office.

Fiber Splicer I

Responsibilities include

- Assists Fiber Splicer II in fiber cable installation, construction, maintenance and repair.

- Assists in record keeping of the network infrastructure.

- Assists in validating and testing end-to-end service provisioning for the fiber network.

- Assists Fiber Splicer II with cable terminations on patch panels, hubs and routers.

- Understands construction prints and splice schematics.

- Maintains project tracing information such as production sheets, time sheets, and subscriber required paperwork.

- Works closely with the Fiber Splicer II to troubleshoot damaged fiber or install newly designed circuits.

- Willing to gain experience in Bucket Truck and Splicing Trailer Operation.

- Must have knowledge of fiber industry standards, accessing, reading and interpreting fiber GIS mapping systems and design software.

- Coordinates with subscriber the installation of indoor fiber from the NID into subscriber premises and performs installation of subscriber premise broadband equipment including but not limited to: ONTs, residential gateways, telephone systems, wireless access points and wireless extenders, and connection/testing of customer computer equipment as needed.

- Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs service drop problems and other subscriber issues as needed.

- Assists with the install and repair of the Cooperative's outside fiber plant as needed.

- Assists with emergency outage restoration efforts.

- Maintains a safe and secure working environment by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations set forth by MLEC/MLC, local, state and federal law.

The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of fiber industry standards and accessing, reading and interpreting fiber GIS mapping systems and design software. Must have working knowledge of computer applications such as spreadsheets, database and word processing; fiber splicing tools and software.

Vocational school training or apprenticeship preferred. A valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of one year experience in the fiber optic industry is needed. Must reside within 45 minutes of our Centerville office.

MLConnect offers a community service-oriented environment with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. MLEC/MLC is a member of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace and pre-employment & random drug testing and background investigations are required. Applications will be accepted online at www.mlconnect.com/careers through Thursday, November 12, 2026.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans