Fiber Optic Technician/splicer Telecom - Greater Toronto Area, Canada - TX5 Communications Inc.

Description

Company description
TX5 Communications Inc. installs, maintains and repairs residential and commercial communication cabling and related components throughout the Province of Ontario.

TX5 Communications Inc. is looking to hire a fulltime experienced
Fiber Technician/Splicer

JOB FUNCTION:

Experienced Fiber Technician/Splicer will work alone and/or with a team to pull and install communication cable; install and troubleshoot related components; and troubleshoot, install, terminate, splice and test fiber cabling in residential or commercial work sites.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(including but not limited to)

• Install, repair and/or layout all types of fiber communication cabling with mínimal supervision.
• Terminate, splice, and test fiber communication cabling
• Good mechanical aptitude working with hand tools and power equipment
• Working with other team members to meet daily and weekly installation targets
• Maintaining professional attitude and always represent our company in a positive light
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Troubleshoot, test, install and maintain fiber communication systems in residential and business environments

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST:

• Possess a High School GED or equivalent
• Be experienced with troubleshooting, installing, Fusion Splicing and OTDR testing of fiber cable.
• Be capable of troubleshooting issues with communication cabling.
• Be able to distinguish colours
• Be able to work hours a week and overtime if required
• Be able to work for extended periods on their feet
• Be fluent with and capable of using Windows and Microsoft Office in a professional environment
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in the English language
• Own CSA approved steel toed work boots and hard hat
• Supply basic personal tools once on the job
• Have reliable transportation and hold a minimum of a Glicense with a clean driving record
• Able to work in various climates and conditions
• Be capable of physical labour with the ability to routinely and without limitation lift tools and materials occasionally lbs
• Able to work overhead without limitation
• Comfortable with working at heights and in confined spaces
• Be bondable with a clean Criminal Background Check
• Be capable and willing to wear proper PPE, including Covid 19 related PPE without restriction

ATTRIBUTES:

• Always act in a safe, professional manner and follow company policies and procedures
• Be able to work independently under mínimal supervision and work in a team
• Strong time management skills and commitment to deadlines
• Be cooperative, flexible, reliable and accountable
• Honest, loyal, respectful, trustworthy, motivated and a proactive problem solver
• Working knowledge of Bell fiber installations would be considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of fiber colour codes, dressing fiber in trays
• WSB, CSP and FMF would be considered an asset
• Working at heights training would be considered an asset

Salary:
$25 per hour


COVID-19 considerations:

As our work environment regularly has us entering customer's homes and places of business, if requested, TX5 employees must wear Covid 19 related PPE without restriction while at work.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $24.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Automobile allowance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime

pay


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Greater Toronto Area, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Fibre dressing and Splicing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• G Class Driving License with clean abstract (required)

Work Location:
On the road