Telecommunications Technician

Fibre Splicing, Fibre Blowing, Fibre hauling.
- Plan, design, and troubleshoot local and wide area network infrastructure, including Wireless Routers, Landline telephones.
- Installing Internal and external Fibre cabling for residential and Commercial Premises.
- Setting up the modems and wireless networks.
- Providing ongoing operational support for troubleshooting, optimising telecommunication network performance at all terminals including FAT, ABFFP, Network Cabinet, and Customers’ end.
- Installing Fibre wiring as required, including cable runs through buildings and ceilings.
- Capable of using hand and power tools.
- Civil work (Concrete cutting, Hand trenching both inside and outside boundary ).
- Integrating and Configuring Telecommunication Devices and tools.
- Connects Fibre optic cables to networking outlets and between network outlets.

It is essential to have the following to be considered for the role:
Skills and Qualification Requirements:

- Qualification in IT Networking or Telecommunications or more than 1 years of relevant work experience in Telecommunications is preferred.
- Good understanding of the NZ Telco network, including Fibre technology and familiar with basic telecommunication color codes.
- Basic computer literacy - e.g. use of tablets and laptops
- Good communication and Customer service skills.
- Able to work unsupervised and within a team.
- Be Fit and Healthy.
- Be comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.
- Strong computer literacy.
- A strong commitment to workplace safety.
- The desire to learn Technical and operational aspects of the job.
- Able to work with NZ weather conditions.
- Honest, reliable and punctual.
- Ability to read and work effectively with design plans
- Clean Police Record.
- Drug testing may be required.
- Full Driving Licence

Ability to travel when required, be willing to work 5 days a week and occasional weekend work.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Applicants from overseas with relevant work experience and qualifications can be supported for visa.

**Salary**: $22.70 - $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bay of Plenty: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)