splicer technician - telecommunications

Government of Canada; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Fredericton seeks a candidate for installation and maintenance of aerial and underground telephone equipment. Candidates must have experience with fibre optics and cable lines, along with certifications in CPR and First Aid. This onsite role requires physical endurance and the ability to work at heights. Benefits include health coverage and a retirement savings plan.

Benefits

Dental plan

Life insurance

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Working at heights training mandatory.
• CPR and First Aid Certificates needed.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Splice, join and connect wires.

Skills

Fibre optics

Aerial and underground cable lines

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Manual dexterity

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

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

• 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

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

Experience and specialization

• Fibre optics
• Copper
• Aerial and underground cable lines

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