Fiber Optic Technician

Summary:

Splice and test various types of fiber (ribbon, loose tube and tight buffered fibre) cables for inside and outside plant.

Incentives:

• Paid Overtime
• Competitive Wage
• Benefits

Experience:

Previous experience on Rogers and Bell Network in fiber optic splicing and testing in an Inside and Outside Plant Environment.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the delivery of fibre optic projects and as-builts
• Ability to read and interpret splice assignments and maps
• OTDR & iOLM Testing, troubleshooting and repair. Sound knowledge of HFC and Fibre Optic Networks.
• Familiarity with various splice enclosures, how to operate them and how to access them from confined spaces, vaults and/or aerial strands.
• Build new splice enclosures and or add new cables to existing enclosures for cable sizes 6 FOC to 864 FOC.
• Fusion Splice Outside Plant.
• Fusion Splice inside existing buildings and new construction MDU. Structured cabling required for building splice enclosures (LCP/NAP).
• Install splice boxes, patch panels and fibre terminations.
• Use of test equipment and fault locators required.
• Auditing OSP Enclosures. Follow all relevant and required health and safety measures.
• Maintain onsite safety documentation.

Qualifications:

• Will work at heights near hydro and within confined spaces.
• Must be able to carry and also climb a twenty eight foot extension ladder weighing 80 pounds
• Will set up and work safely on high traffic roads according to Book 7 standards
• Will work in all weather conditions, day, night, or weekends with possible overnight stays
• Great Problem solving skills
• Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Motivated, organized and can work well independently or with in a team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Valid Ontario G Class Drivers License

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.62-$33.88 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Experience:

• Fiber Optic Splicing: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• G class drivers license (preferred)