Route Technician- George at Octotel

Job Duties:

• Build and maintain network
• Connect buildings
• Evaluation of floating and splicing on the projects (Route and Access)
• Assist with Technical support
• Assist with new links builds where needed
• Attend to breaks with the SLA (MTTR)
• Identify and manage high density traffic routes and congested HHs (hot spots)
• Maintain, responsible for cut-overs and cable splicing of new joints in new areas
• Responsible for quality workmanship
• Responsible for the electrical and hand tool inventory to be used.
• Delivering and distributing supplies (expect some heavy lifting).
• Assembling and disassembling equipment.
• Monitor and maintain stock.
• Conducting site surveys with our contractors for side ops.
• Identifying and flagging manholes for maintenance and performing network audits.
• Node inspections & ensuring emergency stock levels are recorded.
• Supports third-party contractors and attending kick-off meetings.
• And any other reasonable task.

Requirements

• Matric Certificate or equivalent
• Tertiary level IT or Telecommunications qualification is preferred
• 3 years' experience performing fibre installations
• A CFOT certificate is advantageous
• Valid code 8 driver's license
• Experience using power-tools.

Benefits

• Medical Aid and / or Medical Insurance. 
• Reduced Gap Cover rates.
• Discounted Internet Connectivity. 
• Access to an Employee Wellness Program (Lyra). Providing free 24/7/365 counselling for you and your family in your household, as well as other health and wellbeing. resources, provided by registered professionals. 
• Exposure to latest industry technologies and standards in a fast paced, technologically advanced environment. 
• Lastly, a work environment that rivals the very best!