Install and maintain all aerial and underground Outside Plant facilities (fibre, copper, and coax) and related hardware.

• Install and maintain all aerial and underground Outside Plant facilities (fibre, copper, and coax) and related hardware.

• Provide as-built drawing(s) and data for records via computer system upon completion of work.

• On-site preparation of cut-over sheets, update maps and records as required.

• Provide proper care, operation and safe keeping of all tools, equipment and vehicles as assigned.

• Ensure all safety rules, company standards, policies and regulations of the position are followed.

• Complete and maintain the flow of reports and correspondence as required.

• May be required at times to perform service related duties.

• Travel throughout our Operating Territory is required.

• Understand and use test gear related to copper, coax, and fibre.

• Accurately complete/prepare documentation for all type of outages and threats or a MOP for major cutover and ensure that all the proper parties are involved.

• Contact and work with customers to minimize the impact of service interruptions or degradation, per Company protocol.

• Accurately locate Northwestel underground plant and complete associated documentation for the customer and for company records.

• May be required to do quality inspection on Outside Plant facilities work done by other resources.

• May be required to troubleshoot and repair microwave transmission lines and satellite dishes.

• Must be able to perform physical duties as required, including working aloft, using equipment provided by Northwestel.

• Must be able to work effectively as a team member.

• Completed technical diploma in telecommunications or related program at a recognized institute and/or a minimum of one (1) year cable splicing experience with copper, fibre and coax. 

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, minimum Class 5. With a clean Driver’s Abstract, which is conducted periodically by a third party. Obtaining a Class 1 with an air endorsement may be required.

• Strong understanding of the theory behind copper, fibre and coax. 

• Computer literacy (including software Windows XP, MS Office).

• Must be flexible and adaptable to continuous change.

• Must be physically capable of carrying extension ladders long distances and lifting and moving up to 23 kilograms (51 pounds).

• Good interpersonal skills and strong verbal & written communications skills

• Need to be able to work as part of a team.

• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.

• As part of the recruitment process for this position, candidates may be required to take pre-employment tests and/or complete work simulation exercise to assess job fit.