Tridon Communications is growing! We are seeking Junior Fiber and Structured Cabling Technicians to join our team in the Calgary area.

Job Summary:

• The structured cabling and fiber optic technician will further be responsible for the assembly, install, repair, and maintenance of telecommunications structured cabling systems, fiber optic backbone, campus cabling and cabling for wireless access points.
• Structured cabling will include cabling for commercial buildings, industrial applications, and temporary facilities.
• Fiber optic work will include installation of cable inside/outside buildings and involves installing field connectors, splicing cables using a fusion splicer, and testing utilizing OTDR and Power Meters.

Required Work Experience:

• Junior Technician 1+ years of fiber and/or structured cabling experience
• Installation of structured cable components (Cat 5E, Cat 6, Cat 6A, Fiber Optic)
• Installation and testing of communication circuits via available communications cabling network
• Service, maintenance, and trouble shooting of commercial and/or industrial communication circuits and/or cabling networks
• Trouble shoot, repair, replace components when required
• Repair and adjust connections, fittings, and couplings
• Read and interpret telecommunication drawings and specifications
• College Technical Diploma or equivalent in a related field preferred

Must Haves:

• Safety First Mindset
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator's License or equivalent (recent 5 year Driver's Abstract will be required upon hire as a condition of employment)
• If required, the ability to pass a pre access drug and alcohol test and maintain the ability to pass subsequent pre access testing for site access
• TE Connectivity certification training is an asset
• CommScope SYSTIMAX certification training is an asset
• Belden certification training is an asset
• Corning certification training is an asset
• Customer service and client facing skills
• Understanding of networking requirements and wiring standards applicable to the telecommunications industry
• Ability to grasp new techniques, and deal with rapidly changing events
• Ability to work safely in hazardous environments
• Knowledge and skill of tools, equipment, and materials and practices of the trade
• Fluent in English written and verbal communications
• Team Player

Tridon Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Company paid benefits
• Company RRSP Matching
• Up to 5 additional paid days off for Years of Service
• On the job training
• Manufacturer provided training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing Company

Physical Demands:

• Will be required to stoop, bend, kneel and squat for extended periods of time
• Will be required to work at heights including ladders, and man lifts
• May be required to carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs for short distances.

About Us:
Tridon Communications is a full-solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification, licensed by APEGA. We provide custom communication solutions through our Engineering, Service, Tower, and Data Cabling Divisions. Since 1981, we've been supplying communication products and services across Alberta, with seven full-service shops in Edmonton, Calgary, Edson, Fort McMurray, Hinton, Terrace, and Saskatoon.

Join Our Team:
At Tridon, we are committed to promoting diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace by actively seeking to hire qualified individuals from underrepresented groups, including those who are new to Canada and that meet the required qualifications for the role.

We Are A:

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

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$25.00 per hour

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