Job Description:

Joints, terminates and repairs copper telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.

Tasks:

• examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
• locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
• attaching wires and cables to appliances
• adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
• installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
• joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
• erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
• installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must have an in-depth knowledge working on a Telecom Customer Access Network, with a minimum 3 years working experience. (Telstra experience or similar would be good)
• Preferrably with IELTS score of 5 to 5.5- General Training catergory
• Previous experience in cable jointing (copper)
• Previous experience in locating/maintaining & repairing faults
• Copper cable jointing, preparing cables for joint re-entry and new joint makes;
• Labelling, cut overs, fault finding and test equipment;
• Certificate in Telecommunications is desirable
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transport
• White Card
• Demonstrated knowledge of a Customer Access Network (CAN)
• Relevant Copper Jointing accreditation
• Knowledge of Pit & Pipe networks