Fiber Optic Technician

We are looking for talented, experienced, fiber optic splicers who love to travel and are looking for a great team to work with. Based in Winnipeg Manitoba, we are Central Canada’s fastest-growing Fiber Splicing company.

Our values of excellence, education, and humility are what enable us to connect communities to the latest fiber services, teach and learn together, and serve one another on every project we complete.

We serve Clients across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and North-Western Ontario, with some opportunities to work in the US. Our leadership team works hard each day to value, inspire, and empower every team member. If this sounds like a team you would like to work, please connect with us.

We are proud to be Manitoba owned. We have worked diligently to build a reputation of being on time, on budget, with exceptional quality for each and every project.

ACME Technical Services has a passion for providing a work culture that embraces technology, provides our team members with an environment to learn, grow, succeed, and serve those with whom we engage. We strive to provide fulfilling work, which has a positive impact on our teams, their families, and our communities.

ACME Technical Services would like to add experienced Fiber Optic Technicians/Fiber Splicers to our expanding team.

Requirements

• 3+ year of fiber splicing and network construction experience – installing, repairing and testing fiber cable in a variety of environments (underground, indoor, aerial)
• Experience using tools and systems related to UG and Aerial Communications Network Construction and understanding of outside plant UG and aerial plant pathways and cable installation methodologies
• Experience working in Manholes required
• Experience working with OPGW
• Fiber optic cable handling, termination, splicing and documentation
• Plan/map reading and Communications Network Documentation experience
• Experience using fusion splicers
• Ribbonizing
• Ability to terminate cable utilizing a variety of connectors
• Proficient in performing testing utilizing OTDRs, Power Meter/Light Sources and VFLs and documenting
• Ability to troubleshoot fiber networks
• Ability to work in remote locations
• Ability to lift 50LBs and work in confined spaces
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Able to drive and operate Utility trucks
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history
• Must be willing to travel for extended periods of time
• Willing to work overnights, weekends, holidays if required
• Ability to challenge and pass CFOT certification exam

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime

Application question(s):

• Do you currently reside in Canada?

Experience:

• Fiber Splicing: 4 years (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)