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Central Office Technician

Central Office Technician

Meridia Recruitment SolutionsBritish Columbia
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$107,464.00–CA$126,429.00 yearly
Job description

Central Office Technician

Prince Ruper, British Columbia

Reference No. CG- 18039

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with CityWest in their hiring of a Central Office Technician. CityWest is a municipally owned telecommunications company which provides telephone, cable television, and internet services in throughout the province of British Columbia, with head office in Prince Rupert, BC.

As a Central Office Technician, you will be responsible to oversee all Central office and some remote office telecommunications networks such as DWDM transport system, router / switching unit, radio, and microwave systems.

In addition to your compensation, you will be awarded with exemplary benefits, a defined contribution pension, overtime, and travel support as well as relocation assistance.

Responsibilities include :

  • Performing installation, maintenance, and repairs of central office equipment.
  • Acceptance testing, activation, and deactivation of new central office equipment
  • Managing racks, wiring and cabling in central office, contracted collocate area telecommunication rooms and equipment stations.
  • Performing inspection and maintenance of central office heating, cooling, and power requirements on regular basis.
  • Identify equipment problems in a timely manner and recommends areas for improvement.
  • Ensures upgrades and changes are completed in a manner with least negative impact service.
  • Collects data and prepares traffic studies and cost separations and submits required regulatory reports.
  • Maintain documentations for installations, maintenance, repairs, and inspections.
  • Performing all other related duties as assigned by management.
  • Complying with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Include :

  • Knowledge of Telecommunications, transport, and digital switching technology
  • Knowledge of Central Office equipment
  • Knowledge and high-level understanding of telephony and electricity
  • Knowledge of BTI or Fujitsu transport equipment
  • Knowledge of Digital Telecommunications
  • Knowledge of Fiber Optic Technology
  • Knowledge of company products and services
  • Knowledge of company policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of industry regulations
  • Skill in fiber Optic Network maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Skill in DWDM technology, timing, and synchronization
  • Skill in Optical Ethernet and TDM systems
  • Skill in Microwave Radio
  • Skill in installation and maintenance of Lease T1, T3, DS1 and SONET Circuits
  • Skill in DSL maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Skill in routing and switching equipment and IP addressing.
  • Skill in analytical thinking and problem solving.
  • Skill in AC / DC Power Maintenance, generators, UPS, inverters.
  • Ability to communicate with co-workers and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as schematics, blueprints, and circuit diagrams.
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to evaluate, test, and repair sophisticated equipment.
  • Ability to improve or redesign procedures for specific installation / repair problems.
  • Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions using information at hand.
  • Ability to create a team environment and sustain employee morale.

    • Requirements :

  • Associate degree in Engineering or Post-Secondary related Diploma
  • Equivalent three to five years’ experience in Central Office operations or Computer Engineering.
  • Networking (IP) or Telecommunication background
  • Some IT certifications preferred such as : A+, Network +, Security+, JNCIA-Junos or CCNA
  • Preferably certified Electrician
  • Must have valid driver’s license.

    • Physical Requirements

    0-24%

    75-100%

    Seeing : Must be able to service orders and trouble reports

    Hearing : Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with employees and business contacts.

    Standing / Walking : Must be able to move about work site

    Climbing / Stooping / Kneeling : Must be able to stoop, kneel and crawl to perform installations

    Lifting / Pulling / Pushing : Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.

    Hands / Grasping / Feeling : Must be able to write, type and use phone system and test equipment

    Travelling : Must be able to travel as required