Job Description

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.

• Work focused in Southwestern Ontario - may extend to 200 kilometers
• Head Office \xe2\x80\x93 Brantford

Solo Cable is Ontario\xe2\x80\x99s leader in fiber optic engineering and installation. Established in 2002, Solo Cable provides fiber optic engineering, design, and construction for industrial, commercial, and residential clients. We are committed to excellence, providing \xe2\x80\x9cbest in standard practices\xe2\x80\x9d for quality, safety, and fair pricing. Solo is dedicated to serving our customers with passion, precision, and integrity. Essential Qualifications:

• Willing to work overtime, weekends, evenings and emergency call-outs
• Must be willing to commute throughout Southwestern Ontario
• Able to do physically demanding work i.e., digging and carrying of heavy equipment
• Able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to cross-train and develop multiple skill sets
• Must have basic math skills
• Must be safety conscious
• Must be able to comfortably work at heights (10 \xe2\x80\x93 20 ft)
• Must be able to comfortable work in confined spaces
• Excellent collaboration/communication skills; able to communicate and receive direction from others
• 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

Why Solo Cable?

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefit Package (Extended, Dental, Vision, Life etc.)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer-matched Pension Plan
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Exemplary Health and Safety Record
• Inclusive work environment
• Uniform discount program
• Company Vehicle and expenses

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

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 Years\xe2\x80\x99 Experience as a Fibre Technician
• Valid Certificates in Fiber Splicing (CFOT, CFOS/H, CFOS/D, CFOS/O)
• Valid Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence
• Clean Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Abstract to be insurable
• Criminal Background Check
• Must provide your own Steep Toed Safety Boots and work pants
• Must be eligible to work in Canada
• Language: fluent in English

IF SELECTED A PRACTICAL EVALUATION WILL BE MANDATORY. APPLY TODAY and INCLUDE:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Professional References

We thank all applicants but only those considered will be contacted. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $22.00-$28.00 per hour Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Telecommunication: 1 year (preferred)
• Fiber Splicing: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: One location