Fibre Splicer

EXPERIENCED FIBRE SPLICERS AND CIVIL/HAULING TECHNICIANS

About Steercoms

Steercoms is an Australian company providing high-quality telecommunications products and services to its valued customers within the telecommunications industry. We design, install, commission and integrate as well as maintain services to the major carriers across Australia.

About the role

Duties and responsibilities

Your duties and responsibilities include:

- Preparing and building SMP, MPT, BJL, FJL and DJL optical fibre joint closures for both aerial and underground cables.
- Splicing both single (LFN) and ribbon (DFN) fibre cables.
- Performing optical power meter, OTDR and Insertion Loss Testing of optical fibres.
- Both aerial and underground fibre cable hauling in the LFN network.
- Updating workbooks with optical power meter and OTDR test results.
- Exchange patching.
- Installing network equipment.
- Perform troubleshooting using the OTDR.
- Labelling cables and network devices to required standards.
- Scope of works preparation, material ordering and reconciliation.
- As-Built Documentation including red lines, artefacts.
- Setting up worksites and traffic management, ensuring the safety of the worksites.
- Rod & Roping (Pipe proofing).
- Clearing Blockages in Underground Pipes.
- Locating and exposing buried pits and cleaning them.
- *Installing pit and pipe solutions for telecommunication infrastructure.
- *Trenching, Boring and Grundomat operations.
- *Asbestos Pit Replacement.
- *Removal of non-friable ACM.
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements including SDS, WIs/JSAs/Pre-starts, SWMS & Risk Assessments.

Qualifications and accreditations
- Rights to Work Australia (Valid Passport and/or valid Visa is required. Visa sponsorship is also available).
- Construction Industry white card.
- Recent Police Clearance (Must be less than 6 months old).
- Relevant NBN fibre splicing Accreditations (Including skills 9,12 and 13).
- First Aid & CPR.
- Full NSW Driver’s Licence.
- ACMA registration.
- Asbestos Awareness.
- *CPCCDE3014A (remove non-friable asbestos).
- *CPCCBC4051A (supervise asbestos removal).
- *At least two years of experience of removing non-friable asbestos.
- Confined Space & Gas Test.
- Power Awareness.
- RIIWHS302D- Implement traffic management plan.
- Working at heights.
- Strong understanding of optical fibre networks.
- Flu and Covid-19 Vaccinations may be required in Aged Care settings.

**Skills**:

- OTDR troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, understand and mark-up telecommunication plans.
- Competent in utilising tablet devices and/or laptops.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus as the roles involve interacting with our customers/clients.
- Ability to operate the high-pressure flush.
- Competent in using manual tools.
- *Ability to read DBYD (Dial Before You Dig) plans.
- *Ability to locate underground services.
- *Ability to operate a Grundomat, jack hammer and other civils equipment.

Working Hours
- 7 ½ hours a day, Monday - Friday

Remunerations

In return, we offer:

- Annual salary between $60,000-$80,000 depending on experience.
- Van and fuel card.
- Tools, equipment, and consumables.
- Excellent Team Environment.
- Training and career progression opportunities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- Diploma (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Fibre splicing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2023