Entry Level Tower Technician / Rigger

Wesbell Communications; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbell Communications is seeking Entry Telecom Tower Riggers for constructing wireless equipment on rooftops and towers. Candidates will engage in tasks including assembling towers, checking antenna positioning, and performing maintenance on existing tower equipment. Ideal candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely at heights.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract.
• Comfortable working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Team player with a positive and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble or erect communication towers using construction or rigging equipment.
• Climb communications towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment.
• Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Common sense

Basic understanding of electricity

General working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Technical training

Job description

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, nights if required by customer
• Must be a team player and possess a positive and professional attitude towards work and others