Splicer

Working under the supervision of the Foreman, the Splicer will assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses to support the Expercom Civil Team.

This position is based out of our construction yard in Carp, ON.

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
• Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all work assigned safely and in accordance to the Company Health and Safety policy
• 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
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Holds a valid G license
• 1-3 years’ of splicing experience
• 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 OTDR and other testing protocol
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently or in a team
• 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

ABOUT TELECON GROUP

Founded in 1967, Telecon is Canada’s leading telecommunication network infrastructure services provider. The company leverages its national presence, thousands of skilled professionals, client relationships and more than 50-year history to offer industry-leading design, locate, infrastructure and connectivity solutions to telecommunication companies and corporate clients nationwide. Depending on the region and the type of work to be performed, Telecon operates under one of the following brands: Telecon, Telecon Design, AGIR Consultants, Promark-Telecon, Expercom, Chemco-Telecon Infrastructure, Telecon Entreprises, Marcomm, Plexus, Unified Systems Group, SC360, Questzones and TRJ Telecom. For more information on Telecon, visit www.telecon.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Telecon Group welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection

Covid -19 Policy: All employees will have to be fully vaccinated by February 1st, 2022. Between December 1st, 2021 and February 1st, 2022, employees who are not fully vaccinated will be required to perform a Rapid Antigen Screening Test and provide a negative result to their Leader once per week to continue working. As of February 1st, 2022, only fully vaccinated employees will be entitled to work.