Optic Fibre Splicing Technician - SA

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Detail information about job Optic Fibre Splicing Technician - SA. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Permanent full-time position with an immediate start
• Training and ongoing development leading to potential internal promotions
• Competitive rate of pay + Penalty rates for overtime

Diamond Communications, operate in the fields of telecommunications and underground power networks. Our construction teams specialise in horizontal directional drilling (HDD) trenching, hauling, ploughing, splicing, testing and commissioning for power and telecommunications cable installation.

We are seeking the services of an Optic Fibre Splicing Technician to join our team in Pooraka South Australia. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company with secure long term contracts. We are growing rapidly and are seeking an experienced and competent Optic Fibre Splicing Technician who is proficient in fibre connections and splicing and testing of all fibre links within the utilities network. You will be responsible to ensure our Company delivers all projects of the highest quality to the client in a safe and timely manner.

You will be required to undertake a Pre-employment medical that will include a drug and alcohol screening. You will also need to have a current Australian driver’s license.

Your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Splice, test and commission optical fibre loose tube and ribbon fibre.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously from start to completion
• Telstra wideband splicing activities.
• Live cutovers, new network and exchange builds.
• Workbooks
• Client and customer liaison.

To apply, you will have the following qualities:

• Possess a sound technical knowledge of the fibre networks and related work practices used by Diamond Communications and our clients
• Experienced in the use of equipment and will have attended an approved Telstra or TITAB OTDR training course
• Ideally have Cert III Telecommunications
• Construction White Card
• Possess communication skills, both written and verbal, of a high standard
• Experience working on Australian optical fibre networks
• Knowledge working within the Telstra wideband network an advantage
• Basic worksite traffic management experience
• Must be an Australian Resident with proof of work entitlements within Australia
• Current C Class drivers licence
• Ability to read and interpret complex fibre cabling, splicing plans and diagrams
• Location, diagnosis of faults and repair of optic fibres
• Able to work in confined spaces

Rewards:

• Competitive rate of hourly rate of pay + penalty rates for overtime
• On the job training potentially leading to internal progression to team leader positions and more
• Various Employee benefits including but not limited to Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families, access to our corporate travel team, private health discounts
• This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person who is mechanically minded, highly skilled, able to work overtime and physically able to work outdoors in sometimes challenging conditions.

Successful applicants will be required to pass functional and medical screening including and drugs and alcohol screen.

If you are interested in working with an exciting and growth industry leader and meet the minimum requirements, please apply now to this advertisement.

Genuine Applicants are encouraged to apply now.