splicer technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Splicer Technician to join their team. This role involves installing and maintaining both aerial and underground telephone equipment, ensuring seamless communication services. The ideal candidate will work in diverse environments, including urban and remote locations, while demonstrating expertise in fibre optics and copper installations. With a focus on safety and reliability, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to essential telecommunications services. If you are physically capable and possess a valid driver's license, this is a fantastic chance to advance your career in a dynamic field.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience working outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.
• Must have working at heights training and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults and splice wires.

Skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Fibre optics

Copper

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Splicer Technician - Telecommunications

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Employer details VistaCare Communications

Job Details

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.

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.

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Working at heights training.

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Fibre optics.
• Copper.

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).

Who Can Apply to This Job?

Only apply to this job if:

• You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
• You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised Until

2025-02-25