Driftwood Communications Job Board
Coax Fibre Splicing (with Placing ability)
Victoria and Kelowna, BC, Canada .
full-time . March 12, 2024
Description
Driftwood Communications is urgently hiring for experienced COAX FIBRE SPLICERS (with Placing ability) in Kelowna and Victoria!
Location: BC (Victoria and Kelowna)
Compensation: $28-$37/hour (based on experience and certification)
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be working primarily with fibre and all associated termination hardware. CAndidate must be competent with all splicing activities as well as troubleshooting, placing, termination, testing, documentation, and related activities, and must be familiar with FOSC’s, Mid-stripping, and FEP installations.
The successful candidates must be prepared to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces; with the flexibility to travel to various areas within BC. In addition, you will be required to follow all safety practices that include daily truck inspections, on-site toolbox meetings and all other industry and company safety practices.
The telecommunications industry is a constantly changing and growing field with so many career opportunities within it. Driftwood is dedicated to supporting our staff as they build a career and encourage you to Apply Today if this sounds like a good fit.
Requirements:
- Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and provide a recent driver abstract
- Being able to read and understand design maps and splice documents
- Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal record check
- Attention to detail with a commitment to safety while working in all environments
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, in a team environment as well as independent
- Able to work in a physically demanding atmosphere, lifting over 75 lbs., climb ladders, handling pumps and blowers, entering confined spaces and other related tasks
- Being self-disciplined and organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer focused individual with a commitment to quality workmanship and craft
- Skilled in interpreting and implementing engineered design maps and records
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends or on emergency call outs as required
- Having Aerial Lift, Confined Spaces, First Aid, Ground Distance, Fall Arrest, Ladder Safety & Handling, Hydro Awareness/ 7 Steps to Safety are all assets
- Willingness to support after hours and emergency call outs
- Being Shaw and or Telus certified is an asset
Responsibilities:
- Being completely accountable for all projects you are working on, including the completion documentation
- Having the ability to troubleshoot active networks is essential
- Able to work in a team atmosphere as well as independently
- Ability to coach, train and mentor coworkers in the fibre craft is an asset
- Experienced in leading a team working together to meet project due dates
- Experienced and knowledgeable in the placing / lashing of various materials is an asset
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in splicing, activating and testing various types of fibre
- Valid driver’s license
- Experience in working with pressure testing
- Strong organizational skills
What Driftwood Communications Offers:
Driftwood Communications is a diversified and dynamic service contractor who has been providing telecommunications solutions for over 40 years. Driftwood prioritizes customer service with on-time delivery, excellent workmanship and strives to meet and exceed all industry standards. If you have a positive attitude and want to work with a company who supports your goals and provides a myriad of training opportunities, then we’d like to talk to you about joining the Driftwood Team.
- Full-time position
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefit package
- On-going training
If you have a desire to build a successful long-term career in an ever-changing industry with a company that champions your success, provides training and surrounds you with a team of like-minded people, then Driftwood Communications has a place for you.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Driftwood Communications head office resides on the traditional territories of the Tsawout First Nations, and we are honoured to work closely with all local First Nations across Western Canada. As a company, we are committed to ensuring our workforce fairly reflects all the people of Western Canada and strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed, free of systemic barriers. Driftwood Communications welcomes everyone to contribute to our success and diligently selects the best candidate based on qualifications, skills, knowledge, and commitment.