splicer technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; Saint John; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local telecommunications company in Saint John, New Brunswick, is seeking a Cable Technician for an entry-level position. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining aerial and underground telephone equipment, testing for faults, and climbing on poles or ladders. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience, valid driver’s license, working at heights training, and CPR and First Aid certifications. This full-time position offers various health benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel.
• Working at heights training and CPR/First Aid Certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Climb and work aloft on poles and ladders.
• Splice, join, and connect wires.

Skills

Fibre optics

Copper

Aerial and underground cable lines

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• 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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Construction

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