Fiber Splicing Technician

Fiber Splicing Technician

Solo Cable is currently seeking an experienced Fiber Splicing Technician to join our growing operations in Southwestern Ontario for a permanent, full-time position.

Solo Cable Solutions Inc. is a leader in the telecommunications industry with a long list of well-established client partnerships. Canadian-owned and operated with a proven 20+ year track record, together with our sister companies, deliver a completely turnkey experience for commercial and residential clients. Services range from structured cabling, fiber optics, and telecom network design and build to installation and activation. Post installation, we provide a high level of service and preventative network maintenance to ensure networks remain efficient and reliable. Our companies proudly own all their equipment and have three convenient locations to serve southwestern Ontario.

Why Solo Cable Solutions?

• A Recognized Leader in the Telecommunications Industry
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits (Extended, Dental, Vision, Life, EFAP etc.)
• Employer-matched Pension Plan
• Training and Professional Development
• Tuition and Books Assistance Program
• Exemplary Health and Safety Record
• On-site free parking
• Company events and charity fundraisers
• Team Appreciation

Qualifiers: ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO APPLY

• Must currently reside in Southwestern Ontario, Canada only
• Valid, clean Ontario G class License (D/A/AR an asset but not required)
• Previous experience in the fields of Construction /Telecommunications or transferable skills that align
• Alternate but comparable in-field work experience is an asset
• Knowledge of landscaping/concrete/asphalt repair techniques is an asset
• Practiced knowledge of Book 7 is an asset
• Willing to commute throughout Southwestern Ontario (may extend up to 200 km)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required); A relocation package is not available.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the installation, repair and maintenance of fiber optics for commercial, residential, aerial and underground projects
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, aerial and building work locations
• Splice and repair various types and sizes of telecommunication cables including single line, coaxial and fiber optic.
• Read, create and maintain splicing schematics and diagrams
• Make splicing rearrangements on existing facilities in buried, aerial and building work locations
• Install and layout all types of fiber communication cabling
• Operate splicing/testing equipment in order to test and repair fiber networks
• Complete physically demanding jobs such as lifting, carrying, digging and/or climbing
• Record and report project progress ensuring to communicate any potential delays
• Read and understand blueprints

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 Years’ Experience as a Fiber Technician
• Valid Certificates in Fiber Splicing (CFOT, CFOS/H, CFOS/D, CFOS/O)
• Must be willing to commute throughout Southwestern Ontario
• Criminal Background Check
• Clean driver’s abstract to be insurable
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be able to comfortably work at heights (10 – 20 ft)
• Must be able to comfortable work in confined spaces
• Excellent collaboration/communication skills; able to communicate and receive direction from others
• Must currently reside and be eligible to work in Southwestern Ontario
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, evenings and emergency call-outs
• Able to do physically demanding work i.e., digging and carrying of heavy equipment
• Able to work in all weather conditions

Additional Requirements:

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks, managing time efficiently
• Mechanically inclined; able to maintain company truck, machinery or tools assigned, trouble-shoot, repair and replace as appropriate
• Geographical knowledge sufficient to read maps and follow directions.
• Competent problem-solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision; Self-motivated, disciplined, organized and a team player
• Must adhere to all company specific policies and regulations

IF SELECTED A PRACTICAL EVALUATION WILL BE MANDATORY.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Hiring Insights: ONLY QUALIFIED APPLICANTS OUGHT TO APPLY

APPLY TODAY and INCLUDE:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Professional References

We are hiring multiple candidates for this role.

Please include a unique cover letter or summary (bullet points are accepted) specific to this role telling us why you would be a good fit for this role. Please also include your resume.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Applicants are asked to contact Human Resources if they require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Network installation: 1 year (required)
• Fiber Splicing Technician: 2 years (required)
• Blueprint reading: 2 years (required)
• telecommunication: 2 years (required)

Language:

• and write English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class D Licence (preferred)
• Class G Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road