ASR Communications Limited is a New Zealand-based company working with Downer and UCG on delivering telecommunication services across the country.
We are seeking telecommunications Technician's to join our team. The ideal candidate's will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecommunication equipment and infrastructure. This includes a variety of tasks such as fiber optic and copper cabling, network setup, and civil work related to telecommunications systems.
Successful candidates must be able to travel around different towns when required across the Canterbury region on company expenses and will be responsible for working on different sites every day to houses and business premises.
Full Time: Permanent
Pay: NZD 29 to 35.00 an hour
Minimum number of hours: 30 hours per week
Core Responsibilities:
- Install, maintain, and repair telecommunication devices like telephones, modems, and data transmission devices.
- Meet with customers to understand technical requirements and discuss installation designs.
- Install and test fiber networks, ensuring optimal performance and minimal optical loss.
- Install external/internal termination points and configure network components like LAN, modem, router, and switch
- Perform splicing of fiber and copper using various tools and equipment.
- Determine the best positions for equipment installation in collaboration with customers.
- Erect, test, and maintain aerial and underground wires and cables.
- Manage network infrastructure using different topologies to ensure smooth operation.
- Coordinate design, analysis, and installation processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues in coordination with Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
- Assist in-house IT support with server connections and configurations.
- Undertake civil work, including scoping, planning, installing boundary drops, straight joints, micro ducts, and fiber optic hauling.
- Conduct onsite assessments, underground asset identification, and fiber-optic loss testing.
- Test and maintain standard for copper and fiber cables.
- Connect and program Optical Network Terminals (ONT).
Additional Duties:
- Diagnose and resolve network issues, repair or replace network components as needed.
- Respond to customer inquiries and provide technical problem resolution.
- Perform physical tasks such as drilling, trenching, and climbing poles depending on installation methods.
- Liaise with service providers, team members, and field managers for major issues.
- Handle documentation and general administrative tasks.
- Lead health and safety initiatives throughout the organization.
This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business.
Qualifications:
- Preferably either 2 year of relevant experience or related qualification (overseas also acceptable).
- Good understanding of telecommunications systems and equipment.
- Must be available to work at the weekend when required.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
- Commitment to health and safety standards.
If you are interested in this position, please apply.
Pay: $29.00 – $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
