Fiber Splicing Technician - Telecom Construction, West Northumberland County (Millbrook)

Fibre Optic Splicer / Tester

You are a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester responsible for the installation, splicing and testing of fibre optic installations. You are part of a team who enjoys working outside building the backbone for telecommunication services. As a Fibre Optic Splicer/Tester you take pride in ensuring installations are completed and functioning properly while adhering to all fibre splicing practices and procedures.Essential Responsibilities

Splices and tests fiber optic cabling in buried, aerial, and building applications. Takes pride in analyzing and troubleshooting technical problems and/or issues. Reviews, interprets, and works with various maps, drawings, blueprints and testing documents. Makes splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, aerial, and building work locations.Adheres to field inspection quality control standards and documents in buried, aerial, and building applications. Experience building a variety of different splice enclosures PLP Dome, Coyote Runts, MPC, and all Tyco series. Familiar installing and splicing with fibre patch panels, various FPPA’s, WSB, P1000, FMS, CSP and other building applications.Experience using various types of fibre equipment; single and ribbon fusion sets, live fibre identifier, visual fault locator, power meters, 2K generator, OTDR and fibre scope. Ability to splice both loosetube and ribbon fibres. Utilize ribbonizing techniques for mass fusion. Requirements

2-4 years of experience as a Fiber Optic Splicer/Tester. Familiarity with safety procedures when working aloft and in confined spaces. Ability to climb poles with hooks and belt is an asset. Knowledge of safe work practices involving confined space entry is an asset. Ability to work independently with good organization skills and attention to detail.Strong interpersonal and listening skills. Strong knowledge of MS Office. Ability to read and understand customer provided drawings along with daily completion of redline drawings, time, and production logs. Must have and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license. Must have and maintain a clean driver’s abstract.Successful completion of pre-employment drug&alcohol requirements and security clearance process. Work Conditions

Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.). Compensation

$29.41 - $40.29 per hour. This range depends on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location. Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including travel and accommodation allowances. Benefits

Comprehensive health and benefits package including extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program. Competitive retirement package. Employment Equity

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Equal‑opportunity employer. All requests for accommodations will be provided in the hiring process.

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