Description

SIKAT Communications is a growing contractor delivering telecommunications and NBN infrastructure works across South East Queensland. Due to secured workloads, we are hiring now for three field-based roles.

FIBRE SPLICER

Splicing, jointing and testing across the NBN network — new build, network extensions and fault rectification, tested and closed out through Delivery Partner field software.

- Minimum 2 years fibre optic splicing experience in a telecommunications environment
- Proven fusion splicing experience, loose tube and ribbon
- Able to troubleshoot and diagnose network faults independently in the field, including tracing high loss, breaks and incorrect terminations back to the source
- OTDR and power meter testing, fault location and interpretation of test results
- Experience splicing in joints, pits, LCPs, FDHs and multiports
- ACMA Open Cabler Registration with Fibre endorsement
- Confined space and working at heights tickets highly desirable
- Certificate III in Telecommunications desirable

VAC TRUCK OPERATORS

Non-destructive digging, exposure and identification of telco infrastructure, and pit and pipe / conduit access works. Operators work within small crews across multiple sites and are expected to assist with general field tasks when required, not just drive.

- HR or MR Licence essential
- Vac truck operation experience in a civil or telecommunications environment
- Minimum 2 years civil or telecommunications field experience
- Solid understanding of working safely around underground services and assets
- Able to identify copper and fibre cables and related infrastructure




- Traffic Management tickets highly desirable

FIELD LABOURERS

Supporting the crews with pit access and clean out, site set up and pack down, materials handling, traffic control support and assisting the technicians. A genuine opportunity to learn the trade on the job and progress into a technician role.

- No previous telco experience needed
- Genuine interest in learning the telecommunications trade
- Reliable, punctual and willing to take direction
- Previous civil, construction or labouring experience desirable

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

- Manual Driver’s Licence and White Card essential
- National Police Check / NCCHC clearance and NBN Enable accreditation, or willingness to obtain
- Understanding of, or willingness to learn, NBN pit and pipe networks
- Physically fit and capable of labour-intensive, all-day field work
- Able to work within a small crew and travel across SE Queensland
- Own transport and mobile phone

This work is physically demanding and requires strong motivation. Evidence of experience and current tickets will be required for the Splicer and Vac Operator roles.

WHAT WE OFFER

- $35 to $45 per hour based on experience
- On the job training and progression for labourers
- Consistent pipeline of work across Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and surrounds
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Vehicle access for suitable candidates
- Supportive team culture and opportunity for long-term employment

TO APPLY

Please reply with your resume and clearly state which role you are applying for, along with details of your relevant experience and current tickets.

📌 NBN Fibre Splicers, Vac Truck Operators & Field Labourers – Brisbane (Rochedale)
🏢 Kerryn
📍 Rochedale