FOTS Technician (CR-TW-CA)

Crown Consulting; Ontario; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a skilled technician to assist with the installation of fiber optics and inner duct cables at airport facilities. The role involves working in high-risk environments, managing equipment, and troubleshooting issues during installations. Candidates should have experience with communications systems, a strong understanding of tools, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAA communication equipment/systems preferred.
• Ability to work in high-risk environments with active aircraft.
• Able to perform under severe time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation of inner duct and fiber optics cable around airport runways.
• Manage large cable reels and lubricate cables during installation.
• Follow directions from team lead and engineer.

Skills

Communications

Telecommunications

Problem Recognition

Troubleshooting

Manual Tools

Power Tools

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Multimeters

Ohmmeters

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide assistance in the installation of inner duct and fiber optics cable around airport runways, taxiways, and terminals.
2. Tasks include, but are not limited to, handling fiber optics and inner duct cables without damage, managing large cable reels, lubricating cables as they enter the manhole, and assisting in overall safety procedures.
3. Follow directions and instructions provided on-site by the team lead and engineer.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with communications and/or telecommunications, preferably with the installation and integration of FAA communication equipment/systems.
• Basic understanding of manual and power tools, test equipment such as multimeters, ohmmeters, power meters, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Ability to climb antenna towers of feet or greater.
• Ability to independently recognize problems/issues encountered during installations, troubleshoot, and implement solutions to complete the project.

Schedule

Monday through Thursday, hours per week to be specified.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Must be able to work in a high-risk environment with active passenger aircraft movement nearby.
• Able to perform assigned work under severe time constraints occasionally.