Catv/rf Technician

2 weeks ago


Bolton, Canada On Point Services Ltd Full time

**CATV/RF Technician**

We want to hire people who have the same priorities.

We offer competitive wages, health, and dental benefits.

We are not a unionized company. Located in Bolton, ON

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Working on all components of HFC Cable Access Network (Coax).
- Installing equipment (actives, passives, cables, connectors, support structures, power supplies, etc.).
- Setting up actives (nodes, trunks, line extenders) to proper specs (RF and power) and aligning/sweeping network.
- Installation and maintenance of power supplies (modules, batteries, monitoring tools, modems, etc.).
- Working on aerial, buried plant, as well as in apartment buildings and confined spaces.
- Repair/install pedestal equipment cabinets.
- Repair or troubleshoot faulty cables, equipment, and power supplies.
- Utilize appropriate tools that verify network is working properly.
- Adhere to company and industry safety requirements.
- Setting up and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Maintaining equipment and stock items in a clean, controlled, and safe manner.

**Requirements**:

- Understanding of cable networks and be able to read and follow network drawings.
- Basic knowledge of electronics and electrical power.
- Intuition for component assembly and good craftsmanship skills (i.e. Configuring and mounting components, mechanically inclined).
- Using cable signal level meter, VOM, TDR, cable locator, signal leakage, etc.
- Able to core coax cable and install connectors.
- Willingness to learn and try new things.
- Professional and considerate disposition that portrays our company and customers with high regard.
- Problem solver with the ability to think problems through and utilize good judgment skills. Think outside the box.
- Able to use computers and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
- Able to work on ladders, working at heights, working in confined spaces, working in apartment buildings, etc.
- Valid Driver’s Licence (Class G) and Clean Driver Abstract.
- Bucket truck and elevated platform experience would be an asset.
- Able to lift and manage equipment up to 75 lbs.
- Able to dig pits with hand tools (shovel, picks, rakes, etc.). Basic landscaping skills.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).

**Working Conditions**:

- Able to work in all weather conditions.
- Able to work safely in public settings.
- Able to work in proximity to moving vehicles and need to manage traffic flow from time to time (i.e. lane closures).
- Able to climb, crouch, kneel. Be physically fit to do the job.
- Willingness to travel, including overnight stays for out-of-town work.
- Able to work overtime and commit to the extra effort required from time to time to meet our customer’s delivery requirements.
- Must have own basic tools. Company will provide industry specific tools.

**Salary**: $22.00-$35.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bolton, ON L7E 4H8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-12-03
Expected start date: 2023-12-06