Rigger / Monteur

WesTower Communications Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aerial Field Technician to join their dynamic team. This role offers unique opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment. As Canada's largest network service contractor, the company provides essential services in telecommunications, ensuring that you will be part of impactful projects. The position involves extensive travel and hands-on work, where you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of towers and cell sites. If you are mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and ready to embrace new challenges, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for your career advancement.

Benefits

Paid Living Allowances

Paid Holidays

Comprehensive Benefits

RSP Matching

Stock Options

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction knowledge and tool manipulation experience.
• Ability to interpret engineered drawings and knowledge of fibre systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain towers and cell sites, ensuring equipment is functional.
• Conduct tests to locate transmission faults and perform necessary repairs.

Skills

Construction Knowledge

Telecom Troubleshooting

Interpret Engineering Drawings

Fibre and DC Drawings Knowledge

Safety Procedures Adherence

Physical Fitness

Mechanical Inclination

Written and Verbal Skills

Reliability

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

OTDR Test Equipment

Fibre Fusion Equipment

Job description

Ready to elevate your career? Join our dynamic team at WesTower Communications Ltd. as an Aerial Field Technician, a role that offers unique opportunities for growth and development!

We are Canada’s largest network service contractor offering Engineering, Design, Fabrication, Construction, Project Management, and Maintenance Services for telecommunication carriers, independent tower operators, broadcast, and utility.

We offer competitive wages with paid-out living allowances, paid holidays, comprehensive benefits, RSP matching, stock options, a generous referral bonus program, and opportunities to develop your skillset further and grow your career.

Job Description:

• Tower and cell-site installation and routine maintenance
• Repair or replace defective equipment on the tower
• Perform tests equipment to locate transmission faults
• Extensive travel throughout the province and or country

Qualifications:

• Two years of basic knowledge of construction and tool manipulation
• Telecom troubleshooting experience preferred but not required
• Ability to interpret engineered drawings and knowledge of fibre and DC drawings
• Knowledge of OTDR test equipment and fibre fusion
• Demonstrate strong adherence to safety procedures
• Good physical condition and comfortable working at heights
• Willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather
• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Clean Criminal record
• Maintain a professional working relationship with co-workers and clients
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, and have a positive attitude!

At WesTower Communications Ltd., we value our employees' well-being and safety. We understand that our people are the driving force behind our success, and we are committed to fostering inclusive work environments that welcome diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As an equal-opportunity employer, we are dedicated to accommodating prospective employees. We take pride in offering a drug-free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program.