Telecommunications Field Technician

Cyient; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications firm in Toronto seeks a Field Technician responsible for field data collection and site surveys related to telecom infrastructure. Candidates must have utility construction experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to travel extensively. The position offers reimbursement for food, lodging, and mileage when using a personal vehicle.

Benefits

Food & lodging reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with utility construction in an outside plant environment.
• Experience with telecom/utility poles and MDU/BAU field surveys.
• Experience reading and analyzing utility work prints.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple job locations daily to review proposed fiber facilities.
• Take field measurements and photos of utility poles and street dimensions.
• Collaborate with the permit team to submit encroachment permits.
• Work outdoors daily, in various weather conditions.

Skills

Superior communication skills

Computer Applications

Computer Literacy

Telecommunications

Utility Surveys

Job description

About the Role

Cyient has an immediate opening for a Field Technician in our Telecommunications Business Unit. The ideal candidate will be responsible for Outside Plant (OSP) field data collection in Ontario and surrounding providences. You will visit multiple job locations daily and record and analyze existing field conditions related to Telecom poles, Aerial / Underground structures and Street / Right of Way measurements for future / current fiber designs and equipment locations. With support, you will perform field surveys (ISP / OSP) and take detailed notes / photos / sketch of on-site findings. You will assist Design Specialists by providing detailed feedback of potential cable path and / or site survey. You will conduct utility and right of way research; read and interpret utility plans, DOT records, property / easement data, civil design blueprints, survey documents, or sketches; proofing or comparing the information contained on GIS maps / drawings with information from different sources such as Google Earth, including data and measurements collected from the field. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager in Toronto, Ontario.

You must be able to travel up to 90% of the time, often for extended periods of time. Food & lodging will be paid for by the company. Mileage reimbursement will be paid when a personal vehicle is used.

You Will

• Travel to multiple job locations daily to review proposed fiber facilities, telecom infrastructure locations, and designs for field accuracy and propose adjustments when needed.
• Take field measurements and photos of utility poles, equipment, cables, proposed equipment cabinets / boxes and street dimensions.
• Collaborate with the associated permit team to review and submit encroachment permits to various state and municipal authorities, department of transportation, railroads, pipelines, etc.
• Walk and work outdoors daily, in most weather conditions.

You'll Need

• A minimum of 1 year of experience with utility construction in an outside plant environment is preferred.
• Experience with telecom / utility poles, and MDU / BAU field surveys is strongly preferred.
• 1+ years of experience with existing and proposed telecom equipment.
• 1+ years of experience reading and analyzing utility work prints.
• 1+ years of experience with aerial, underground or buried telecom infrastructure.
• 1+ years of experience with IKE data collection is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.

Skills & Experience

Communication, Computer Applications, Computer Literacy, English Communications, Internet Knowledge, Professional Ethics, Telecommunications, Utility Surveys,

• Superior communication skills while interacting with Utility, governmental agencies (city, county, state, and federal), consultants, and engineering firms.

Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole self on solving problems that matter.