Fibre Construction

**Position Overview**:**

We are looking for a Fibre Construction & Installation Technician to join our team in Steinbach, MB. Reporting to the District Operations Manager, this role will be responsible for the Fibre Construction installation, service/repair, and upgrading of residential and small business customer equipment. This role primarily supports Fibre however will also support satellite and fixed wireless internet, and wireless and Mesh Routers.

It should be noted that the majority of work is completed outdoors in all weather conditions and includes climbing ladders to install and point Outdoor Radio Units and antennas.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Past mile construction, installation, maintenance & service” within aerial and buried fibre markets
- Dispatching to customer homes to install and repair internet services
- Managing all on-site installation, repair, maintenance and test tasks
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair mainline problems within a Fibre Optic Network.
- Fusion and mechanical splicing of fibre optic cables of different types and counts
- Set up and operate specialized standard test equipment to diagnose, test, and analyze the performance of fiber optic networks and systems
- Possess an understanding of fibre network architecture
- Experience operating aerial lift devices
- Aerial network construction
- Underground network construction including trenching, locating and repair
- Health and Safety Audits
- Site Inspections
- Restoration and storm response
- Maintaining accurate and timely service reports
- Managing inventory - including ordering, return faulty units and quarterly count submissions.
- Operating and maintenance of a company vehicle.
- Following all company filed procedures and protocols
- Cooperating with technical teams and sharing information across the organization
- A valid driver’s license and willingness to provide a driver’s abstract annually
- Flexible hours, may include on call and after hours scheduled maintenance
- Completion of post-secondary education in a related field of technology, and / or relevant work experience
- Demonstrated experience in installations of internet or satellite
- Ability to work a flexible and rotating work schedule, including every other Saturday
- Strong knowledge of computers and basic troubleshooting of internet connections.
- Ability to follow directions and/or use GPS mapping
- Knowledge of working standards of Health and Safety, construction and CSA
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Professionalism and tact in representing the company to our customers (both internal and external)
- Ability to interpret and solve technical problems. Resourceful, courteous, honest and reliable.
- Strong time management skills with attention to detail

Xplore Inc. offers a competitive compensation package with excellent company benefits, including matched participation in a group RRSP and a comprehensive health and dental plan.
**Condition of employment**:
Xplore is committed to creating an accessible environment and will accommodate disabilities during the selection process. Please let your recruiter know during the selection process of any accommodation needs.

**Company Overview**:
Xplore Inc. is Canada’s fibre, 5G and satellite broadband company for rural living. Xplore is committed to the relentless pursuit of an improved broadband experience for all Canadians. Xplore is building a world-class fibre optic and 5G wireless network to enable innovative broadband services for better every day rural living, for today and future generations.