Telecommunications Technician

Telecommunications Technician – 2 Positions

M&S Kaushal Limited is a New Zealand-based telecommunications company operating in the telecommunications sector and working with UCG.

We are seeking 2 reliable and motivated Telecommunications Technicians to join our team in the Canterbury Region.

The successful candidates will undertake fibre and telecommunications installation, testing, fault-finding, maintenance and associated civil work at residential, commercial and telecommunications network sites throughout the Canterbury Region.

Employees will work at different sites and may be required to travel between towns within the Canterbury Region according to allocated work.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

Installing fibre-optic connections and associated telecommunications equipment at residential and commercial properties and network build sites.

Installing and running fibre-optic and copper telecommunications cabling.

Carrying out fibre termination and fusion splicing.

Using fibre blowing equipment, including compressors, air guns and fibre installation equipment where required.

Installing and connecting Optical Network Terminals (ONTs).

Activating, testing and troubleshooting telecommunications services.

Diagnosing and resolving fibre, copper and network connectivity faults.

Testing fibre and copper cabling and ensuring installations meet required standards.

Installing and maintaining telecommunications network equipment and infrastructure.

Carrying out associated civil installation work, including fence-line installations, slot cutting, hard trenching, soft trenching and boundary cuts.

Safely operating machinery and equipment used for telecommunications and civil installation work, including concrete cutters, trenching equipment and relevant hand and power tools.

Locating and working safely around underground services.

Working under floors, in ceiling spaces and at heights where required to complete telecommunications installations.

Scoping and surveying telecommunications installation work.

Reading and interpreting relevant plans and installation documentation.

Liaising with service providers, field managers and team members to resolve technical and operational issues.

Troubleshooting connectivity issues in coordination with Internet Service Providers where required.

Completing job documentation and administrative records associated with allocated work.

Providing professional customer service at residential and commercial customer premises.

Following company, client and industry health and safety requirements, policies, procedures and installation standards.

Maintaining a safe and tidy work environment.

Performing other reasonable telecommunications and installation-related duties associated with the position.

Number of positions: 2

Employment type: Permanent, full-time

Pay rate: NZD $30.00–$35.00 per hour

Minimum guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week

Working days: Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm

Location: Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Employees will work at different residential, commercial and telecommunications project sites throughout the Canterbury Region.

Where employees are required to travel between work sites or towns for allocated work, work-related travel expenses will be covered by the company in accordance with company policy.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications: No formal qualification is required.

Experience: basic knowledge required

Applicants must:

Hold a current New Zealand Full Driver Licence, as driving between customer and project sites throughout the Canterbury Region is required as part of the job.

Have the practical ability to undertake telecommunications and fibre installation work.

Be able to safely use relevant hand and power tools.

Be physically capable of carrying out the duties of the position, including working under floors, in ceiling spaces and at heights where required.

Be able to work independently and effectively as part of a team.

Be able to follow technical instructions, installation standards and health and safety procedures.

Have a strong commitment to workplace health and safety.

Be reliable and able to manage allocated work responsibly.

Desirable but Not Essential

The following are advantageous but are not minimum requirements for the position:

WTC1 and WTC3 competencies.

Current First Aid Certificate.

Traffic Management training.

Previous experience working on UCG or similar telecommunications networks.

Where required for allocated work, relevant company or network-specific training and competencies may be provided or arranged following employment.

About the Role

The position requires technicians who can work independently while also collaborating effectively with other technicians, field managers, service providers and customers.

M&S Kaushal Limited is committed to providing a professional and safe working environment and supporting the ongoing development of its employees.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person