lineman-technician / linewoman-technician - telecommunications

VistaCare Communications; Bedford; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications service provider in Bedford, Nova Scotia, is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain telephone equipment. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, be capable of working at heights, and possess strong attention to detail. This is a permanent position requiring a valid driver's license. Health benefits include dental and vision care, along with life insurance and an RRSP.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience is required.
• Must be physically able to work at heights and in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Organized

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Repair
• Telecommunications company

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week