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 minimal 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
- Working at heights
- Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather, year round
- Complete and submit paperwork and documentation as per company requirements
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 40 - 44 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 G-license with a clean driving record
- Able and capable 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 50 – 75 lbs
- Able to work overhead - without limitation
- Comfortable with working at heights and in confined spaces
- Must possess Working at Heights Certification and relevant experience
- 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 minimal 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
Should you meet the above requirements and are looking for a career instead of a job, we would like to meet with you to discuss this opportunity. Please reply with resume. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $24 per hour + Climbing Premium
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
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you possess a valid Working at Heights Certification and relevant experience.
Experience:
- Fibre dressing and Splicing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Insured Ontario G Class Driving License for minimum 3 years. (required)
Work Location: On the road
