Entry Level Tower Technician / Rigger

Wesbell Group; Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for dedicated Entry Telecom Tower Riggers to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will engage in the assembly and maintenance of communication towers, ensuring the installation of essential equipment for wireless systems. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working at heights and possess a strong sense of teamwork and professionalism. This position offers the chance to develop practical skills in a supportive environment, with opportunities for growth and training. If you are ready to take on challenges and contribute to exciting projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Assemble communication towers using rigging equipment.
• Climb towers to install or repair antennas and equipment.
• Perform maintenance on existing tower equipment.

Skills

Working at heights

Reading blueprints

Understanding wireless communication systems

Operation of power tools

Microsoft Office

Manual dexterity

Electrical safety

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

We Will Train!!!

We are currently seeking Entry Telecom Tower Riggers to join the Wesbell team in performing all tasks required to fully civilly construct wireless equipment on rooftop and tower environments.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Assemble or erect communication towers using construction or rigging equipment
• Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary
• Climb communications towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves
• Install all necessary transmission equipment components including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors or tower mounted amplifiers (TMA’s)
• Install, connect or test underground or aboveground grounding systems
• Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment using hand or power tools
• Perform general ground procedures, such as assembly of Microwave Dishes and steel structure assembly.
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Education (Theoretical Training):

• OSSD or equivalent
• Technical training is a plus but NOT REQUIRED

Job Requirements & Experience:

• Must be comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces
• Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints and engineered drawings is an asset but NOT REQUIRED
• Basic understanding of wireless communication systems is an asset but NOT REQUIRED
• Basic knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools is an asset but NOT REQUIRED
• General working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Practical ability and common sense
• Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude is required
• Basic understanding of electricity and electrical safety is an asset but NOT REQUIRED
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract
• May require use of personal vehicle
• May be required to travel and work weekends or nights if required by customer
• Must be a team player and possess a positive and professional attitude towards work and others
• General housekeeping is a must
• Fluent in English, written and oral