Outside plant network technician

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Outside Plant Network Team Leader, the Outside Plant Network Technician is responsible for performing installation and maintenance work on the network as well as the connection of corporate and institutional clients of ECN, in accordance with established installation standards and processes. More specifically, he/she ensures that all necessary information is obtained in the field to facilitate preparation and installation. He must read the installation plans and ensure that they are respected. He receives his assignments, prepares the necessary equipment and proceeds with the installation or repair of fiber optics. The Outside Plant Network Technician must proudly represent ECN, as he/she is often the only face-to-face contact that the corporate or institutional customer will have with the company. He may also be called upon to assist the installation technicians as needed. His or her work is performed in accordance with safety codes, customer practices and ECN procedures and policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Carry out installation and maintenance work on the network in accordance with the plans and specifications;
Plan daily the installation and maintenance work to be carried out, ensuring that the necessary equipment is available;
Maintain and prepare the equipment for the following days’ installations;
Support or replace the installation technicians as needed (refer to the installation technician job description).

Required experience and qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma;
Professional diploma in electrical engineering – Cable and telecommunication equipment repairer and installer or equivalent training (asset);
Valid class 5 driver’s license (class 3 is an asset);
Basic numerical and computer skills (computer and smart phone);
Ability to read plans and specifications;
Possess a General Construction Site Health and Safety Certification from ASP Construction (an asset);
Knowledge of PSO-HTF design, construction principles and industry standards;
Working at heights certification (an asset);
Fiber Optic Technician Certification (CFOT – an asset).
Job specifications
Required to travel to various locations, including some remote and isolated locations to perform work;
Requires stays away from home;
Regular day and week work schedule. Regular day and weekday work schedule. However, the work day may be extended due to travel and issues encountered;
Must be available for evening and weekend support and intervention.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary scales
Starting in the first year, 4 weeks of vacations (including Christmas and New Year’s Day)
10 days of floating vacations
13 days of employer-paid holidays
Possibility of buying back vacation time
Defined benefit pension fund (minimum contribution 6% and employer contributes 11%)
Annual variable compensation depending on the level of the position between 5% and 8%.
Payment of your educational expenses related to the job
Group insurance paid 100% by the employer
Cell phone and internet allowance paid 100% by the employer
Travel expenses reimbursed by the employer

Job posting period

Until 2023-12-31