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The purpose of the Fibre Optics/Structured Wire Technician is to be part of a team of technicians installing fibre optic cables/structured wiring in various personal, business, and commercial settings.
What You Will be Doing:
Installing and/or pulling in fibre optic/coax/electrical cable.
Installing raceway moulding, conduit, emt.
Installing/removing temporary drop cables
Terminating and testing Fibre Optic Cables
Reading blueprints
Other duties as required.
Requirements:
Valid Drivers' License
Must be able to pass criminal record check
2+ years experience in a telecom or electrical installation environment is an asset
2+ years in a construction field is an asset
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Nice to have:
Certificate/Diploma in a Fibre Optics Field.
Pre employment or apprenticeship in the Electrical Field.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
Specific Skills
- Troubleshoot and isolate faults
- Splice, join and connect wires
- Renovate electrical systems in residential and commercial structures
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Install, replace and repair electrical controls and panel boxes
- Install surface mount and/or overhead cables
- Install underground wiring and cables
Type of Equipment
- Fibre optics
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Residential
- Commercial
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Construction