splicer technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Moncton is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience, hold required certifications, and be prepared to work outdoors in various settings. The role provides essential benefits and requires a driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.

Skills

Flexibility

Organized

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fibre optics

Copper

Aerial and underground cable lines

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

On site. Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Repair
• Various locations
• Service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Splice, join and connect wires

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Fibre optics
• Copper
• Aerial and underground cable lines

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other Benefits

• Other benefits