Telus Technician

Contractors & Jr Technicians are welcome to apply!

We are looking subcontractors and/or an employee who is customer focused individuals to join our team throughout the Grande Prairie area. We are seeking enthusiastic people who are passionate about technology, have a dedication to unparalleled customer service excellence and are committed to advancing their career!

Our team is responsible for installation and support of products related to home networking, internet, fiber TV, phone, etc. in customer’s homes. As a Telecommunications Technician, your priority will be to provide exceptional customer service, installing and repairing voice and data services (phone, internet, TV) for residential customers. This position will require you to work various shifts, which can include evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

· Splice and test fiber optic cables in all outside plant applications – 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 splicing work plans

· Work outdoors in various conditions to place copper 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

· Climb poles and work at heights up to and exceeding 30 feet

Requirements

· Maintain a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and provide a driver’s abstract quarterly

· Self-motivated and highly organized to manage workloads with minimal direction

· A reasonable driving abstract provided yearly

· Must be bond-able, able to pass a background check

· Be able to work evening until 7pm and occasional weekends

· Have strong commitment to safety

· Ability to climb ladders and not have a fear of heights

· able to lift 50 pounds easily

Previous experience is preferred, however, work experience in these roles (not limited to) have transferable experience: renovation, construction, warehouse, maintenance person, trade apprentice, fire alarm technician, electronics technician, telecommunications technician, installation technician, service technician, field service technician, fibre optics technician, cable technician, internet technician, wifi technician, cabling technician, Wireless Field Operations Specialist, Cellular Technician, LTE Technician, etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flextime
• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver License (required)