Cable/fiber Technician - Hamilton, Canada - WaveStar Networks

WaveStar Networks

Verified Company

Hamilton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Primary work locations are in the Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton areas.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Working on all components of HFC Cable 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 power) and aligning/sweeping network.
Installation and maintenance of power supplies (modules, batteries, monitoring tools, modems, etc.).
Splicing and tracing fibers for new builds and troubleshooting/repairing fiber issues.
Working on aerial, buried plant, as well as in apartment buildings and confined spaces.
Repair/install pedestal equipment cabinets.
Repair or troubleshoot faulty cables, equipment, and power supplies.
Utilize appropriate tools that 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:

Understanding of cable networks and be able to read and follow network drawings.
Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical power.
Intuition for component assembly and good craftsmanship skills (i.e. Configuring and mounting components, mechanically inclined).
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 coax cable and install connectors.
Able to splice fiber cables and trace fiber routes.
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.
Valid Driver's Licence (Class G) and Clean Drivers Abstract.
Experience 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).
Able to climb, crouch, kneel. Be physically fit to do the job.
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays for out of town 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:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
Post secondary 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.

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Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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Work Location:
On the road

Cable Fiber Technician