Telecommunications Technician

4 months ago


Swift Current, Canada ELITE COMMUNICATIONS INC. Full time

Elite Communications is proud to be one of Western Canada’s best telecommunication authorized dealers and service specialists. We partner with the best service providers for Residential and Business Internet, Phone, Video, Satellite, Fiber Optics and Coaxial installations and service. We pay competitive rates, and the earning potential is only limited to your effort. This is an amazing opportunity to work for yourself, but not by yourself. Elite is here to support you and make entrepreneurship easier. Our focus is to deliver a high-quality service with integrity and professionalism to our customers, our business partners, and our service technicians.

**The position**

**Requirements - to be considered for this job, you must have or obtain the following**:

- A Federal Business Registration Number (GST Number)
- Contractor Liability Insurance (min $2,000,000 liability)
- An account in Good Standing with Sask Workers Compensation Board
- Your own Power Tools and Hand Tools (signal meter, drill, wrenches, screwdrivers, cable tools, etc.)
- Smart Phone with good data plan (laptop not required but an asset)
- A reliable truck or van that is in good aesthetic shape and a valid driver’s licence
- A 28’ extension ladder and a smaller step ladder
- Safety Equipment: steel-toed boots, hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection harness
- PPE - mask (to wear inside homes and businesses), gloves, hand sanitizer, etc.
- A small, secure storage space (i.e. shed, garage, etc.)
- Speak, read and write English

**Duties**
- Install satellite video services for residential customers and small businesses
- Troubleshoot and repair satellite video services
- Work closely with our dispatch office to maintain the highest customer service
- Submit semi-monthly reporting on completed jobs
- Collaborate with our business partners to solve problems and find solutions
- Order, store and manage equipment/inventory
- Work in various weather conditions, outdoor and indoor
- Complete required online learning courses and certifications

**Skills and Experience**
- Previous DTH satellite installation experience, IPTV or cable television installation experience or a skilled trade such as electrical or related technical experience is required
- You must be self-motivated and have a desire to perform high quality work while providing a best-in-class customer experience
- You must be very responsible and be an advocate for Elite Communications and the partners we represent
- You should be a team player and collaborate with our other technicians to solve problems and continuously learn and improve
- Capable of using the tools of the trade, including but not limited to signal meters, power tools, hand tools, ladders and RG6 coaxial tools
- Able to work at heights or in confined spaces

**Other details**: You must be bondable. A criminal record check, proof of sufficient insurance and proof of vaccine will be required upon job offer (Due to Federal Mandates in this industry).

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

**Salary**: $100.00-$500.00 per day

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Work Location: On the road