rigger - telecommunications

Government of Canada; Thorsby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Thorsby, Alberta is looking for a skilled technician to install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. The ideal candidate should have a secondary school graduation certificate and at least 2 years of experience. Responsibilities include instructing apprentices, performing tests to locate faults, and completing maintenance reports. This role is on-site only, with no remote work options available. Financial benefits include participation in a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Benefits

Financial benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with telephone systems.
• Strong ability to work at heights using poles and ladders.
• Experience in performing repairs and maintenance on telephone equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Instruct apprentices on equipment handling.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Instruct apprentices
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits