Fiber & Structured Cabling Technician

Fiber & Structured Cabling Technician

Fort McMurray

Tridon Communications is currently seeking a Fiber and Structured Cabling Technician for work on a client site on a 7 on 7 off rotation, 12 hour days. This is a local to Fort McMurray role, no camp or flights will be offered. However, relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

About the job:

The Fiber and Structured Cabling Technician is responsible for the assembly, install, repair, and maintenance of telecommunications systems, fiber optic backbone, campus cabling and cabling for wireless access points. Fiber optic work will include installation of cable inside/outside buildings and involves installing field connectors, splicing cables using a fusion splicer, testing utilizing OTDR and Power Meters.

Knowledge and Experience

• Installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of structured cable components. (Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A, Fiber Optic)
• Installation and testing of communication circuits via available communications cabling network
• Read and interpret telecommunication drawings and specifications
• TE Connectivity certification training, Asset
• Commscope Systimax certification training, Asset
• Belden certification training, Asset
• Corning certification training, Asset

Must Haves:

• College Technical Diploma or equivalent in related field
• Installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of structured cable components. (Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A, FiberOptic)Operator’s License or equivalent (recent Driver’s Abstract will be required upon condition of employment)
• Ability to pass a pre access drug and alcohol test and maintain the ability to pass subsequent pre access testing
• Excellent understanding of networking requirements and wiring standards applicable to the telecommunications industry that include codes, standards, and regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work with clients and team members
• Customer service focus with excellent customer service skills

Tridon Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Company paid benefits
• Company RRSP Matching
• Additional paid days off for Years of Service
• Manufacturer provided training
• Opportunity to advance and grow with a growing company

About Us:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Service, Data, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their communication needs. We have been supplying communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

We are a:

• MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• TELUS Customer Care Centre
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
• COR Certified Employer