Cable/fiber Technician

Work locations are generally in the Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton areas.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Being able to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Working on all components of Cable Access Network (Coax and fiber)
- 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.)
- Splicing and tracing fibers for new builds and troubleshooting/repairing fiber issues
- Working on aerial, buried plant, as well as in apartment buildings and confined spaces.
- Repair/install pedestal equipment cabinets
- Maintain and repair aerial and underground plant
- 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**:

- Good understanding of cable architecture and ability to read network drawings.
- Basic knowledge of electronics and electricity
- Intuition for assembly and good craftsmanship skills (i.e. configuring and mounting components, mechanically inclined).
- Experience with using cable signal level meter, VOM, TDR, cable locator, signal leakage, OTDR, Optical power meters, fusion splicing equipment, network monitoring tools, etc.
- Able to core cable and install connectors.
- Able to splice fiber cables and trace fiber routes.
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and try new things.
- Professional and considerate disposition that portrays our company and customers with high regard.
- Problem solver with ability to think problems through and utilize good judgement 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. Swing stage experience would be an asset.
- Valid Driver’s Licence (Class G) and Clean Drivers Abstract
- Experienced with towing trailers.
- 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 committing 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.

**Education**:

- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Post secondary education or trades school training in electronics, computers, mechanics, or equivalent would be a great asset.
- Past CATV courses and training would be an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Outside Cable Plant Maintenace: 1 year (preferred)
- Bucket Truck: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's Licence and access to personal vehicle (preferred)

Work Location: On the road