Cable Technician (Fredericton, NB)
Fredericton, NB
VistaCare Communications is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated MDU Cable Technicians for permanent, full-time positions based out of Fredericton, New Brunswick.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installation of fibre optic cables in new and existing buildings
- Demonstrates the ability to identify and document all cables and equipment appropriately
- Safe and efficient utilization of hand and portable tools in an indoor/outdoor environment
- Ability to drill all building types and install: raceway, EMT, PVC or micro duct
- Ability to work with single mode fibre as per manufacturer/customer standards
- Knowledge of building and electrical code
- Ability to read blueprints and building plans and document daily records, reports and hours worked
- Perform fibre optic testing (OTDR/power meter) and accurately record test results
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Effective listening, teamwork, and writing abilities
- Understand, adhere to, and promote environmental, health & safety practices
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to test, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues
- Ability to manage workload and to ensure jobs are completed on time and on budget
- Job planning skills according to desired timelines, including the dissection of blueprints
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, confined spaces, isolation
- 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 and/or tooling.
- Self-disciplined, motivated and organized
Experience Required:
1+ years of experience in structured cabling and fibre optics
Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and reasonable driver abstract
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs as required
- Ability to travel will be required
- The successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level;
- 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance);
- Group Life Insurance;
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Referral Program;
- Company discounts;
- Paid work travel/Accommodations and Per Diem;
- Paid training;
- Company-Matched RRSP.