Cable Splicer, Repair Technician, NorthernTel
City : Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Category : Technicians
Industry : Telecommunications
Employer : Bell
Req Id: 411698
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Job Title: Cable Splicer, Repair Technician, Northern tel, Unifor Local 6
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: 5 Kirkpatrick, Kirkland Lake, On.
Salary Group: Class I
Number of opening: 1
Posting date: June 7, 2023
Posting deadline: June 18, 2023
Candidate required: June 2023
Responsibilities:
- Perform repairs of copper and fibre optic cables using appropriate test and work equipment
- Perform buried cable locates
- Repair cable air pressure troubles
- Splice both copper and fibre optic cables
- To climb poles and work aloft, lift and carry heavy tools and equipment such as ladders, work underground in places such as manholes.
- Efficiently plan work and travel according to priorities
- Plan and order all required materials
- Inspect work equipment and vehicle in order to ensure proper and safe operation
- Maintain NorthernTel’s outside plant network and report any situations at risk or potential problems
- Ability to travel throughout the NTL system and on occasion, outside the NTL territory
- May perform residential and business installation and repair (I&R) tasks as required
- Complete all other tasks as required
Qualifications:
- Community College diploma in electronics or telecommunications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- In lieu of the Community College diploma, relevant experience with the splicing, troubleshooting and maintenance of both copper and fibre optic cables
- Must have good exposure to both fusion and mechanical splicing techniques as it relates to fibre
- Ability to read work and construction plans with the use of Gmobile and viewer
- Knowledge of different cable repair test and work equipment
- Knowledge of cable air pressure system
- Valid Class G driver's license is essential
Abilities:
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Communicate and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn, grasp and apply new technology
- Good organisation skills
- Although part of a team, ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- To work different shifts and to work overtime as required, on short notice, to meet customer commitments
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Additional Information:
Position Type: Union
Job Status: Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Kirkland Lake
Work Arrangement: Full-time in office (meaning that you will be required to perform your work on-site)
Application Deadline: 06/18/2023
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
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Created: Canada, ON, Kirkland Lake
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