rigger - telecommunications

Canadian Network Installations; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. The role involves testing equipment, climbing on poles, and handling various tasks in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have a trade certificate and some experience in the field. Relocation costs will be covered by the employer, and the position requires travel to various locations.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Vehicle supplied by employer

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.

Skills

Ability to distinguish between colours

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Coaxial line

Copper

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
• At heights

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Service

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Splice, join and connect wires

Equipment and machinery experience

• Coaxial line
• Copper

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking