About This Role
This role involves installing and networking telecommunications fiber and copper, providing key solutions for ultra-fast broadband and NGA projects. The position suits a self-motivated technician who is proficient in fiber optic cabling, switches, and network equipment, and is open to temporary relocation within New Zealand.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate fiber installation services for users at multiple locations
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of fiber optic cabling, switches, and network equipment capabilities and features
- Perform fiber and fusion splicing in domestic and commercial properties
- Possess knowledge of fiber optics cable splicing, handling, and copper cable jointing
- Set up LAN for customers, including configuring customer equipment to specifications
- Provide ongoing operational support for troubleshooting and optimizing ICT networks
- Ensure performance at all terminals including FAT, ABFFP, Network Cabinet, and customers' end
- Integrate and configure ICT devices and tools
- Install and configure modems/routers
- Program ONT (Optical Network Terminal) commissioning or programming
- Connect fiber optic cables to networking outlets and between network outlets
- Set up a network connection on a host computer/laptop by logging default network settings (IP address, proxy, network name and ID/password) to enable network connection and communication
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of the telecommunications industry
- Clean NZ Driver's license
- Ability to pass police vetting and drug checks
- Availability to work flexible hours during weekends
Nice to have:
- Technical qualifications or three years of relevant experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Competence with hand/power tools and other technical equipment
- Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces
- Ability to work competently in an unsupervised environment
- Ability to prepare required paperwork in a timely manner
- Ability to communicate effectively and be computer literate
- Chorus WTCs (i.e., WTC1A, WTC3, BASIC TC1/ STMS LEVEL1) and First Aid Minimum Level-1 certificates
Benefits
- Bonuses based on speed, efficiency, and performance
- Fully loaded van
- Test equipment
- Mobile phone
- Laptop
Important Details
- Schedule: 8-hour shift
- Employment type: Full-time
- Locations: Wellington, Kapiti Coast, Manawatu