lineman-technician / linewoman-technician - telecommunications

VistaCare; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Winnipeg is looking for a skilled individual to install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Candidates must have 1 to 2 years of experience and a valid driver's license. This physically demanding role requires climbing and working at heights, with an emphasis on flexibility and teamwork. Benefits include health and dental plans, and life insurance.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in installation and maintenance tasks.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Comfortable working outdoors and at heights.

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

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Team player

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

• 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
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)