Outside Plant Line Technician (Telecommunications)

Office Interiors; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Dartmouth, NS, is seeking a Line Technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will safely operate bucket trucks and be involved in OSP installation and maintenance. Responsibilities include working in all weather conditions and adhering to safety policies. This role offers a competitive benefits package, a focus on employee wellness, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Company pension match plan

2 weeks paid vacation

Use of company vehicle

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• 3-10 years related experience required.
• Must have ability to climb utility poles and work at heights.
• Must complete a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate bucket trucks and tools.
• Install and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment.
• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in Telecommunications or Outside Plant Construction

Ability to communicate clearly

Willingness to work in all weather

Tools

Bucket trucks

Ladders and boom-lifts

Job description

As our business grows, Cabco seeks a Line Technician to work out of our Dartmouth, NS office. At Cabco, we are all about making Connections and we realize that it is our people that make the difference. With 45 years in business, we have a wealth of experience in our fields of play, but we are always on the lookout for the next team member to take us to a new level. Are you ready to join the team?

What Does Cabco Bring to the Table?

• Great work life balance with minimal travel - most of the work is local to the HRM
• Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package
• On-the-job training, as well as career growth
• A focus on employee wellness
• Company pension match plan
• 2 weeks paid vacation, milestone service awards and company events
• Use of company vehicle
• On-the-job paid training, mentoring, and opportunity for career growth
• An amazing team and company that lives its core values of our people, customers, community, growth, integrity, and safety.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Safe operation of bucket trucks and associated tools
• Loading and unloading reels on cable trailers and line trucks
• Outside Plant (OSP) installation of strand, coax, fiber, and equipment, both aerial and underground
• Proper use of lashing equipment and other telecommunication toolsWorking in confined spaces, heights, and in all weather conditions
• Ability to read and understand maps and designs
• Troubleshoot and test equipment when necessary
• Understand and adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• 3-10 years related experience working within Telecommunications or Outside Plant Construction or a combination of relevant education and experience is an asset
• Ability to climb utility poles or have experience with ladders and boom-lifts
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications
• Great attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, on-call occasionally and in all types of weather while adhering to company safety policies and wearing the required PPE required for the task.
• Ability to operate and maintain company vehicles safely, air brake endorsement may be required
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including but not limited to carrying heavy equipment, ladders, tools, on a regular basis
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

If you think you are the ideal candidate to join our growing company, we look forward to hearing from you.

At Cabco, we are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported, and free from all types of discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization to have a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work, live, and play.