Job Description

Valo Networks is a leading telecommunications contractor. We are currently seeking experienced and motivated Fiber Optic Splicers / Cable placement team members to join our outside plant (OSP) field operations team in Alberta for permanent, full-time positions. Fiber Optic Splicer / Cable placement team members are involved in all facets of splicing including cable placement, cable preparation, fusion-splicing, testing, and troubleshooting. You will be working in Red Deer, AB. SHIFT INFORMATION:

• 8-hour working day
• Monday to Friday schedule

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber sites and links
• Well-rounded in cable placement experience (Hand placement, Hydraulic tugging, Jetting)
• Documenting and reporting on completed telecommunication work
• Maintaining project and telecom safety documentation
• Inspecting fiber routes and hub sites as preventative maintenance
• Ensuring all attended sites are clearly labeled
• Locating faults and mobilizing resources within minimal time to counter fault
• Reviewing engineered plans and blueprints
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test, and analyze the performance of fiber optic assemblies and systems
• Construct new telecom facilities and repair/rehab existing telecom facilities to a high quality standard
• Handle & splice during cutovers as needed per customer
• Install a variety of splice cases
• Work with customers to provide a premium product with a high level of customer service

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE:

• CFOT certificate OR relevant experience
• Must be skilled & proficient with color-coded cable and count identification
• Must be able to read prints and have familiarity with redlines
• Ability to work in an underground (confined spaces), buried, and aerial environments
• Ability to work sitting down or standing up or in awkward positions for long periods of time
• Comfortable pulling trailers of different sizes
• Ability to work in a team environment, independently or self-motivated
• Must be able to lift 50LBs
• OSP cable jetting experience
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Fluent in English
• Travel required: you must possess a valid driver\'s license, in addition to having a reliable vehicle and a clean driver abstract.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on emergency call-outs as required

Preferred location:

• Job-based in Red Deer, AB
• We will consider candidates from surrounding areas

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Equitable Compensation and Benefits
• On-the-job training
• Living out allowance for local food and accommodations provided
• Travel costs covered

By submitting your application, you are giving your consent for us to contact you by phone, text or email. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From $30.00 per hour Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid license?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle?
• Do you have a clean Driver Abstract (5 Year History)?

Work Location: On the road