Telecommunications Technician

About Us: SK VVT Road Works Pty Ltd is a civil and telecommunications contractor supporting the delivery and maintenance of Australia’s broadband infrastructure within the NBN network.

Our services include road works, trenching, conduit and fibre installation, pit and pipe construction, network maintenance, civil construction support, and project coordination for large-scale rollout programs. We also provide asset mapping, data capture, and compliance support for infrastructure projects.

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telecommunications equipment, systems and related infrastructure. This role is responsible for installing telecommunications equipment, performing technical inspections, diagnosing equipment faults, carrying out repairs and ensuring telecommunications systems operate efficiently and reliably across residential and commercial environments. Key responsibilities include:

• Examine technical drawings, plans, specifications and work areas to determine the positioning, installation requirements and connections for telecommunications equipment.
• Install, configure and commission telecommunications equipment, including telephone systems, switchboards, communication devices and data transmission equipment.
• Install and connect telecommunications cabling, wires and associated equipment for telephone, radio, computer and data transmission systems.
• Locate, diagnose and investigate faults in telecommunications equipment using testing instruments such as multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters and transmission measuring equipment.
• Test telecommunications equipment and systems using electronic testing instruments to identify faults and verify operational performance.
• Adjust, replace, maintain and repair defective telecommunications components, equipment and associated connections.
• Attach, connect and terminate wires and cables to telecommunications appliances and equipment in accordance with technical specifications.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of telecommunications equipment to ensure reliable system operation.
• Install, test and maintain telecommunications equipment and associated cabling at customer premises, commercial buildings and telecommunications network sites.
• Configure and test telecommunications devices and data transmission equipment to ensure correct functionality and connectivity.
• Interpret technical specifications and installation requirements to ensure equipment is installed and connected correctly.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records and documentation detailing installation activities, equipment faults, repairs and testing results.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and end users regarding telecommunications equipment operation, connectivity and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all installation, maintenance and repair activities comply with relevant Australian telecommunications standards, workplace health and safety requirements and company procedures.

About You: The ideal candidates will hold a Certificate III or Certificate IV or relevant higher degree qualifications in related fields with two (2) years of experience as a Telecommunications Technician or a similar role. At least three (3) years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications. To apply, suitably qualified applicants are invited to send through a CV outlining qualifications and experience.

How to Apply: To apply, suitably qualified applicants are invited to send through a resume and a cover letter outlining qualifications and experience for the role.