OSP Technician – Edmonton

State/Province:
Alberta

The Outside Plant Construction Technician will assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses to support the Construction Team.

This position is based out of our Edmonton office and has a daily start time of 7am**

Responsibilities:
Terminate, test and activate – aerial, burial and underground, on both newly placed and existing cables

Analyze test results and have the ability to troubleshoot and correct any faults or defects

Interpret and understand placing and coax termination work plans

Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all work assigned safely and in accordance to the Company’s Health and Safety policy

Work outdoors in various conditions to place copper, coax or fiber optic telecommunication cables

Climb poles, ladders and a variety of construction equipment to assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses

Clean and maintain tools and equipment

Accurately record and report project progress to the appropriate supervisory person and communicate any issues or expected delays

Work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet

Other duties as required

Qualifications:
High school diploma or relevant work experience

Holds a valid Class 5 license and a good driver’s abstract

Minimum 1-3 years’ of Coax experience

Fiber experience is an asset

Able to complete the necessary training for working at heights and confined space, pass the corresponding examinations and receive a client authorization number as required

Able to lift up to 80 lbs

Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Ability to interpret placing and splicing plans

Competency in TDR and other testing protocol

Good communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team

Must be able to speak, read and write English

Demonstrated commitment to health and safety and willing to receive applicable Health and Safety training as per legislative and job requirements

Must be able to provide a clear criminal record check

ABOUT TELECON GROUP

Founded in 1967, Telecon is Canada’s leading telecommunication network infrastructure services provider. The company leverages its national presence, thousands of skilled professionals, client relationships and more than 50-year history to offer industry-leading design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity solutions to telecommunication companies and corporate clients nationwide. Depending on the region and the type of work to be performed, Telecon operates under one of the following brands: Telecon, Telecon Design, AGIR Consultants, Promark-Telecon, Expercom, Chemco-Telecon Infrastructure, Telecon Entreprises, Marcomm, Plexus, Unified Systems Group, SC360, Questzones and TRJ Telecom. For more information on Telecon, visit www.telecon.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.