fibre optics technician

• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• On-site customer service
• Remote location
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Design, develop and test power equipment and systems
• Supervise the building and testing of prototypes
• Assist in design, development and testing
• Assist in preparing estimates, schedules, specifications and reports
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Install, maintain and service equipment
• Calibrate electronic equipment and instruments
• Conduct or supervise the installation, commissioning, and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel

Computer and technology knowledge

• Internet
• Communication software
• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• TCP/IP
• MS Windows

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system
• Laser

Area of specialization

• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Installation
• Repair
• Troubleshooting
• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment
• Switch network installation and repair

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver’s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits