Fibre Optic Cable Splicer

Catek Technical Services Inc is hiring a Fibre Optic Splicer

COMPANY LOCATION: 4120 Ridgeway Dr Unit 41, Mississauga

WORK LOCATION: VARIOUS 

POSITION: Fibre Optics Cable Splicer

NUMBER OF POSITION: (1)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, remove, maintain and repair aerial and underground telephone and other telecommunication transmission and distribution lines, cables and associated hardware
• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Splice, join and connect wires. Repair or replace defective equipment.
• Inspect and test telecommunication transmission lines and cables for transmission characteristics and to locate faults
• Analyze and record test results
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Read and interpret blueprints, climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment. Determine nature, cause and location of trouble. Inspect and test trunking systems.
• Inspect fiber routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance

Compensation & Benefits:

• 35 hours per week; 7 hours per day
• $32.00 per hour 
• Extended Health Care 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in fibre cable termination with connections. Experience with single line, coaxial line, fibre optics copper.

• Strong manual dexterity and hand eye coordination. Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces and locations
• Ability to work in a physically demanding atmosphere including, but is not limited to: carry, raise and climb a ladder, carry, lift and handle heavy equipment (manhole covers, cable reels)

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years Fibre Optic splicing experience
• Technical training considered an asset
• Previous telecommunications experience and testing for improved experience

Additional Requirements

• Maybe required to work shifts INCLUDING weekends
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends or on emergency call outs as required
• Safety equipment/gear, steel-toed safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses/goggles (employer may provide)

Target Audience: Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Indigenous People, Newcomers to Canada.

Send resume including cover letter to: jobs@catek.ca