Telecommunications Technician

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Lansdowne Telephone is looking for a Telecommunications Technician.

Position Overview:

Lansdowne Telephone offers a fast paced, high energy, work environment. We offer:

• Competitive wages ranging from $22.00-$29.50/hr. based on skills and experience
• Positive work culture
• Excellent company benefits including both Health and Dental
• Matched Pension Plan
• Yearly performance reviews
• Access to courses and training for continual learning and development

Key Responsibilities include:

• All aspects of the installation, repair, locating and maintenance of communication services and products while engaging in customer contact and promotion of Lansdowne services
• Reading plans, perform cable splicing of both copper and fibre and identify colour coded wires
• Working in adverse weather conditions, climbing on poles/ ladders, kneeling/bending, and working in confined spaces
• The job entails driving throughout assigned geographic areas

This position may require regular Saturday and Sunday scheduling in the future.

This position requires the individual to be on call on a pre-determined schedule.

Education:

• College diploma specializing in Telecommunications or equivalent
• Ability to move and handle heavy loads (ladders, cable reels, test sets)

• Valid driver’s license (class G) with a clean driving record-DZ/ AZ would be an asset
• Commitment to delivery of superior customer service and the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in safe operations of equipment
• Knowledge of service provider technologies including ADSL, VDSL, FTTH, and DOCSIS service delivery platforms. Knowledge of video services like IPTV, multicast, 8VSB, MPEG-2, MPEG-4. Experience with T1s, POTS, VoIP, and voicemail services an asset

Experience:

One to three years of work experience in a related field. Service Provider experience preferred, but not mandatory.

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment and in order to comply with industry related data security standards, this position is subject to the successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $45,760.00-$61,360.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Taking all COVID safety precautions.

Experience:

• Telecommunications: 2 years (preferred)

Application deadline: 2022-08-01