lineman-technician/linewoman-technician - telecommunications

Government of Canada; Chapel Arm; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Chapel Arm, Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking individuals for the role of telephone equipment installer. Responsibilities include the installation and maintenance of both aerial and underground telephone systems, requiring physical capabilities and climbing skills. Candidates must possess a valid driver's licence. Benefits include health care, dental plans, and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in installation and maintenance.
• Ability to climb and work on poles and ladders.
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment.

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.

Skills

Installation and maintenance of telephone equipment

Climbing and working aloft

Attention to detail

Flexibility

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)