Junior Fiber Cabling Technician — Local Fort McMurray

Socket.dev; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Housing

Relocation Assistance

Competitive Wages

Company-Paid Benefits

RRSP Matching

Paid Days Off (YOS)

On the Job Training

Manufacturer Training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Tridon Communications in Fort McMurray, AB, is hiring a Junior Fiber and Cabling Technician for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of telecom cabling systems. You will support with copper and fiber cabling, learn fiber optic testing and troubleshooting, and work under supervision to develop skills.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with postsecondary telecom education considered an asset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Postsecondary education in telecommunications, electronics, electrical, or related field is asset.
• Previous experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, construction, electrical, or related field is asset.
• Fiber optic experience is an asset but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills in a hands-on field.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow telecommunications drawings and specifications with direction as required.
• Install basic structured cabling components, including Cat 5E, Cat 6, and Cat 6A.
• Assist with installation of fiber optic cabling and related components.
• Assist with installation and testing of communication circuits and cabling networks.
• Assist with installation and termination of patch panels, jacks, connectors, and other cabling components.
• Assist with service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of commercial/industrial circuits and cabling networks.
• Assist experienced technicians with fiber optic work and testing as required.
• Learn and develop fiber optic installation, testing, splicing, and troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Safety First

Learn quickly

Detail oriented

Troubleshooting

Basic hand tools

Team player

English communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Postsecondary in telecom/electronics (asset)

Tools

CommScope Systimax cert

Belden cert

Corning cert

TE Connectivity fiber cert

Job description

Tridon Communications in Fort McMurray, AB, is hiring a Junior Fiber and Cabling Technician for on-site installation, maintenance and repair of telecom cabling systems. You will support with copper and fiber cabling, learn fiber optic testing and troubleshooting, and work under supervision to develop skills.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with postsecondary telecom education considered an asset.