splicer technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; Emerald Park; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Saskatchewan is seeking an entry-level Cable Technician. The role involves the installation and maintenance of both aerial and underground telephone equipment, along with troubleshooting and service reporting. Applicants should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, working at heights certification, and strong manual dexterity. Benefits include a comprehensive health plan and financial benefits such as life insurance and retirement savings plans.

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 working as a technician.
• Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reliability

Job description

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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