Hybrid Fibre Technician
Key Performance Objectives
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- Protect weak spots until it can be rectified, not allowing access
- Rectify/ remedy cutting over cables and/or cutting in new joints
- Maintain shortest timelines between temporary and permanent repairs
- Small fibre access and link builds
- Installation of fibre optic cable by means floating/blowing methods
- Performing DIT on existing and new fibre routes
- Routine maintenance and Fibre route repairs work
- Routine repairs (normal wear and tear issues) shall include the following:
- Minor trenching and erosion repairs,
- Trenching for new access link build
- Sagging (subsidence) along the original trench line and rectification,
- Fixing / replacement of route markers,
- Cleaning and repairs to man holes;
- Compaction of any soil/gravel work to specifications.
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Qualifications
- Matric or equivalent
- Registration as an FOA Splicer is an advantage
- A tertiary qualification is advantageous
Job Requirements
- More than 5 years’ experience in a technician role within Telecommunication experience – fibre route civil maintenance (Trenching, backfilling, repairing and build etc.)
- Telecommunication experience – civil experience, optic fibre experience (Installation and floating/blowing) and previous underground route building experience will be an added advantage
- Computer literate
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of test equipment (OTDR) and Health and Safety advantage
- Required to work extended hours and on weekends and public holidays should the need arise due to operational requirements
- Incumbent will be required to undergo relevant medicals and eye tests to be fit and proper for onsite duties
Behavioral Competencies
- Must be able to work effectively under pressure
- Able to work as part of a team to achieve work goals and targets
- Self-directed, friendly and calm under pressure
- Self-motivated and a strong sense of achievement to take ownership of the network is of utmost importance