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
We are currently seeking for permanent experienced telecommunications linesworkers and Data Technicians to join our expanding team in the NSW Metro and Regional areas. If you are a highly skilled technician with hunger to succeed, then Steercoms is your home. We also offer training for ideal candidates.
Duties and responsibilities
Your duties and responsibilities include:

• Installing external telecommunication infrastructure including underground ducts/conduits and pits.
• Installing/hauling external telecommunication cables, both aerial/overhead and underground cables.
• Installing internal cable trays and data cables.
• Installing internal telecommunication devices including switches/routers, NTDs, telephone, and PCs.
• Maintaining telecommunication infrastructure including pits and ducts/conduit pipes.
• Repairing damaged ducts/conduits pipes
• Maintaining the access network, both copper and fibre cables.
• *Trenching, Boring and Grundomat operations.
• *Asbestos Pit Replacement.
• *Removal of non-friable ACM.
• Rod & Roping (Pipe proofing).
• Clearing Blockages in Underground Pipes.
• Locating and exposing buried pits and cleaning them.
• Building joint closures such as DJL, FJL and BJLs for both aerial and underground cables.
• Slicing and testing both copper cables and fibre cables.
• Performing optical power meter, OTDR and Insertion Loss Testing of optical fibres.
• 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.
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements including SDS, WIs/JSAs/Pre-starts, SWMS & Risk Assessments.

Qualifications and accreditations
To be successful, the ideal candidates must have at least 2 years working experience as a telecommunications linesworker or data cabler, and OTDR troubleshooting. In addition, the candidates must have or must be prepared to acquire the following accreditations and qualifications.

• 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.
• Flu and Covid-19 Vaccinations may be required in Aged Care settings.

Skills
The ideal candidates must demonstrate the following 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.

NOTE: Items marked with asterisk signs are applicable to candidates interested in Civil/hauling technicians ONLY.
Working Hours

• 8 hours a day, Monday – Friday

Remunerations
In return, we offer:

• Annual salary between $70000-$90000 depending on experience.
• Van and fuel card.
• Tools, equipment, and consumables.
• Excellent Team Environment.
• Training and career progression opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $74,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging
• Visa sponsorship

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates
• Performance bonus

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fibre splicing: 2 years (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road
Expected Start Date: 03/09/2024