OSP Technician

Job Location:
Calgary
State/Province:
Alberta
The OSP Coax Technician will assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses to support the Construction Team.
This position is based out of our Calgary 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
• Occasional out of town work is required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or relevant work experience
• Holds a valid Class 5 license
• 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 and a clean driver’s abstract

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

• Coax: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)