lineman-technician/linewoman-technician - telecommunications

Government of Canada; Bedford (Ville); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada seeks a skilled technician for installation and maintenance of telephone equipment in the urban and rural areas. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic outdoor environment, must have a valid driver's license, and follow safety protocols. Benefits include a health plan, life insurance, and contributions to retirement savings.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Experience installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment for at least 1 year.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Physical capability to work in varying outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Climb and work on poles and support structures.
• Install trunking systems and circuits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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

Additional information 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

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)