Address Join our fixed networks and telecommunications team based in Shailer Park Queensland.
What’s on Offer
Well-equipped vehicle, iPad and phone
Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts and more.
Attractive salary
Longevity in contracts and career progression
About the Role
As an experienced Field Technician / Splicer, this field-based role will have you engaged in jointing and splicing activities and occasionally you may supervise less senior jointers / splicers. Your position requires you to interact with customers and employees at several levels as you work across multiple contracts. From time to time you will be required to work at night and travel away from home.
Your duties will include are not limited to:
Jointing and splicing activities
Coaching of less experienced jointers / splicers to enhance their competency skills
Fault location and restoration using OTDR testing equipment
Report on critical delays that effect the delivery of projects
Ensuring appropriate tools, safety equipment and materials are available and are in good clean working order to enable the timely completion of task
From time to time as required, assist the hauling and civil team
Complete workbooks
Providing daily reporting through NOVUS and progress updates ensuring they are true and correct ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner
Booking on CMARTs and completing daily mandatory safety paperwork
Knowledge and understanding of construction drawings
Complete technical works across Panel / Wideband / Data IP and DOE projects
About You
It is essential that you have the following:
Telstra Advanced Jointer / Splicer Accreditation
Telstra Technician Skills including –
Cut Over Knowledge
OTDR experience
understanding technical manuals
confidence working on Telstra wideband projects
confident in completing Telstra Optic Fibre workbooks
familiar with rack and sub rack installations inside Telstra exchanges
Confidence in splicing and handling large optic fibre cables daily
ACMA licence
Hold a current driver’s licence
Level 2 Traffic awareness certificate
Construction Industry White Card
Current First aid and CPR
Possess strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Be self-managed with sound time keeping skills
Self-motivated and strong team player
Vaccinated against Covid 19 and influenza
About Ventia
Ventia’s Telecommunications business is Australia and New Zealand’s largest telecommunications network construction, deployment and maintenance provider. Our team of specialists build and maintain some of the region’s largest fibre optic and mobile networks and are dedicated to delivering superior design, build and maintenance solutions and innovation for critical communications networks.
Diversity
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.
How to Apply
Position Reference Number: 148476
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