Cable Fiber Technician - Hamilton, Canada - WaveStar Networks

WaveStar Networks

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Work locations are generally in the Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton areas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Being able to exceed our customer expectations.
Working on all components of Access Network (Coax and fiber).
Installing equipment (actives, passives, cables, connectors, support structures, power supplies, etc.).
Setting up actives (nodes, trunks, line extenders) to proper specs (RF and light level) and aligning/sweeping network.
Installation and maintenance of power supplies (modules, batteries, monitoring tools, modems).
Splicing and tracing fibers for new builds and troubleshooting/repairing fiber issues.

- installing GLB's.

Delegate tasks to Hydrovac operators, laborers and drillers.
Repair or troubleshoot faulty cables, equipment.
Repair/install pedestal equipment, cabinets.
Working on aerial, buried plant, as well as in apartment buildings and confined spaces.
Maintain and repair aerial and underground plant.
Utilize appropriate tools to verify network is working properly.
Adhere to company and industry safety requirements.
Setting up and maintaining a safe working environment
Maintaining equipment and stock items in a clean, controlled and safe manner.

Requirements:

Construction background.
Good understanding of cable architecture and ability to read network drawings.
Basic knowledge of electronics and electricity.
Intuition for assembly and good craftsmanship skills (i.e., configuring and mounting components, mechanically inclined).
1 year outside network plant maintenance is preferred.
Minimum of 1year previous experience in underground construction position would be an asset.
Driving trailers and operating mini excavators is an asset.
Experience working with PVC and HDPE conduit is an asset.
Experience cable pulling.
Strong team player and ability to lead, selfmotivated, proactive thinker, flexible and adaptable.
Understand and explain locates and conduit plan.
Always oversee and help with keeping the sites safe and secure.

- willing to assist aerial crews on site when needed.

Experience with using cable signal level meter, VOM, TDR, cable locator, signal leakage, OTDR, Optical power meters, fusion splicing equipment, network monitoring tools, etc.
Able to core cable and install connectors.
Able to splice fiber cables and trace fiber routes.
Attention to details.
Willingness to learn and try new things.
Professional and considerate disposition that portrays our company and customers with high regard.
Problem solver with ability to think problems through and utilize good judgement skills. Think outside the box.
Able to use computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Able to work on ladders, working at heights, working in confined spaces, working in apartment buildings, etc. Swing stage experience would be an asset.
Valid Driver's License (Class G) and Clean Drivers Abstract
Experienced with towing trailers.
Bucket truck and elevated platform experience would be an asset.
Able to lift and manage equipment up to 75 lbs.
Able to dig pits with hand tools (shovel, picks, rakes, etc.). Basic landscaping skills.
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Working Conditions:

Able to work in all weather conditions.
Able to work safely in public settings.
Able to work in proximity to moving vehicles and need to manage traffic flow from time to time (i.e., lane closures).
Physically fit for a construction role.
Able to climb, crouch, kneel. Be physically fit to do the job.
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays for outoftown work.
Able to work overtime and committing to the extra effort required from time to time to meet our customer's delivery requirements.
Must have own basic tools. Company will provide industry specific tools.

Education:

Minimum High school education is required.
Postsecondary education or trades school training in electronics, computers, mechanics, or equivalent would be a great asset.
Past CATV courses and training would be an asset.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$23.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits: