Central Office Technician

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