Job Description

You deserve an awesome career! At Execulink, you'll join a team of talented individuals who feel like family and support your growth and career goals. As we rapidly grow, we continue our unwavering commitment to live and breathe our Vision, Mission and Values. While enhancing life at home, work and play, we continue to grow our team with innovative individuals who are as excited about creating an awesome experience for our customers as we are!

Drop Technician
Full-time, Seasonal Contract
Thedford, ON

About this Opportunity:
Ready to build the connections that keep communities running? As a seasonal Drop Technician, you’ll play a hands-on role in bringing fibre services directly to customers through testing, splicing, jetting, site mapping, and installations. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems in real time, and staying active. You’ll collaborate with contractors, schedulers, and peers while working with evolving telecommunications technology in the field.
You’ll build in-demand technical skills, expand your knowledge of fibre infrastructure, and gain valuable experience with industry tools, equipment, and best practices. For someone who is safety-focused, adaptable, and excited by a mix of independence, teamwork, and technology, this role offers a rewarding path in a growing industry.
Position Details:
• Primary Work Location: Thedford, ON
◦ Servicing Burgessville, Thedford, and surrounding areas
• Seasonal, Full-Time
◦ Seasonal contract concluding in December
• On-site position
• Hours of work:
◦ Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
◦ Weekday evenings and weekends may be required as per needs of the business
◦ Must have the ability to work flexible hours, as required, including early mornings
Responsibilities:
• Test fiber using an OTDR
• Perform fiber jetting and splicing for drop cables, with potential assistance for trunk and distribution
• Hand dig for service fiber cables to complete installations
• Create detailed site survey maps to assist with drop burials
• Operate fibre plowing and burial equipment safely on customer premises
• Interact with outside contractors and peers to maintain current knowledge of progress and daily activities
• Collaborate with scheduling to complete assigned work
• Work with contractors to solve problems and keep process flow on track
• Stay updated on changes to industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology
• Travel frequently across coverage area and perform on-site visits
• Implement or perform preventative maintenance on all tools and equipment
• Adhere to company health and safety program in all related duties
• Ensure vehicles and all equipment are properly maintained
• Perform other duties as assigned
HR Responsibilities:
• None
Qualifications:
• Clear background check
• Clearly identify cable colours
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products as required
• Basic knowledge of telecommunication services
Required Skills & Abilities:
• Valid G class driver’s license and clean driving record
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work at heights, as it is a requirement of the job
• Ability to lift up-to 50lbs consistently
• Proven ability to identify potential problems and challenging situations
Working Conditions:
• Work is often performed outdoors, which may involve exposure to various weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold
• Requires physical strength and stamina, as technicians may need to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs, dig trenches, and perform manual labor
• Frequent travel is necessary to various job sites within the coverage area, which may involve driving long distances
• Work hours may vary, including the possibility of overtime, evening, or weekend shifts depending on project needs and deadlines
• Work may involve hand digging and working in confined spaces or on uneven terrain, which can present additional challenges
What We Offer:
• Internal growth and learning opportunities
• Challenging and rewarding place to work
• Comprehensive health and benefits
• Competitive starting rates
• Employee discount plan on Execulink services
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement

Interested in joining our Execulink Team? Learn more about us below!

About Us
At Execulink Telecom, the largest locally owned independent telecom company in Southwestern Ontario, our only goal is to enhance your lifestyle at home, work, and play. We have an unwavering commitment to continue to build a positive team, with a friendly, family spirited approach. The selection of exceptional talent is important to us!  When you join Execulink, you’re joining a team that’s focused on not only providing an AWESOME experience to our customers, but to our employees as well. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission and Values and are searching for individuals who are excited to contribute and do the same!

Visit our company website at Careers | Execulink® Telecom

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Execulink Telecom is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes that a diverse workforce enhances our company culture and drives our success. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.
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