Line Cable Technician, Bell Mts

Req Id: 415741

Bell MTS is proud to be Manitoba’s leading communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband communications and content services to consumers, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and governments.

Supported by Bell’s industry-leading investments in advanced networks and media content, Bell MTS provides TV, high-speed Internet, 4G LTE Wireless, home phone, security systems and business services including unified cloud and managed services.

At Bell MTS, our employees are at the heart of our success. Join our team today

**Position Summary**:
Responsible for placing, maintaining/removing aerial & underground outside plant network facilities in accordance with Bell MTS standards. Perform splicing/installation duties on a variety of Outside Plant Facilities including all types of aerial, buried, building & underground fiber optic or copper cables, digital/analog carrier systems, loading coils, terminals, repeaters & amplifiers along with associated attachments on poles or in pedestals, hand hole and pits, for capital construction projects and broadband network orders. Provides repair and maintenance functions on network facilities as required. Operates a variety of vehicles and power equipment. Works collaboratively with a team and provides direction/on job training to other technicians as required.

**Note: Non-standard hours of work including evenings and weekends**

**Primary Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma in Communication Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in the placing, installation, or splicing of Outside Plant Facilities with demonstrated ability to understand Bell MTS work plans and drawings
- Able to manage a physically demanding workload involving heavy lifting, climbing and working aloft (poles, ladders), carrying heavy equipment, as well as work in confined areas (such as manholes) and working outdoors in all weather conditions. Must pass pole climbing training if not currently certified
- Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays and to participate in a Line Cable callout list if required
- Possess a valid Manitoba driver's license and be willing to travel throughout the province by vehicle, boat, airplane, helicopter, fixed wing plane, ATV, and snowmobile
- Have or be willing to obtain Class 3 license
- Ability to work independently in remote locations, for extended periods of time

**Secondary Qualifications**:

- PCM, HDSL and Hatteras experience
- Air Brake endorsement on driver’s license
- Fiber Optic splicing and testing experience
- Knowledge of testing principles and experience working with test equipment such as Vivax 205 and EXFO 635G CR

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**Additional Information**:
**Position Type**:Union
**Job Status**:Regular - Full Time
**Job Location**:Canada : Manitoba : Steinbach
**Work Arrangement**: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)
**Application Deadline**:11/28/2023

Created: Canada, MB, Steinbach

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