Job Description
Company Introduction
Our client is leading communications services company.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Locate, repair or replace damaged aerial FO cable sections;
- Re-route or relocate FO cable sections that need to be shifted;
- Locate and repair damaged aerial passive optical hardware;
- Install passive optical hardware in Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs);
- Route, terminate, connect or repair FO drop cable in customer’s premises or household;
- Prepare weekly work schedules;
- Co-ordinate a small team of field support personnel;
- Perform street visits to collect routing information for planning relocation of aerial FO cable;
- Ensure that all work proceeds in compliance with the H&S procedures issued by the company's guidelines;
- Provide support to and work in coordination with FTTH rollout contractors;
- Seek to obtain the required permits and authorisation to access private residences to affix passive hardware to third party property;
- Apply with Local Council and TM to obtain the required permits prior to working in public streets.
Experience
- Previous experience working with fibre optic cables and passive hardware will be considered and asset;
- Pre-certification by Enemalta to work in close proximity to aerial power lines will be considered an asset;
- Knowledge of splicing and splicing methods is an important asset;
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting site plans and network layouts;
- Be familiar and proficient in the use of common software packages like MSexcel, MSword and Google Earth/Maps;
- Be able to drive and operate a boom lift (cherry picker);
- Have a valid driving licence.
Personal Skills
- Ability to work autonomously and without supervision;
- Leadership Skills;
- Self-motivated;
- Be a team-player.