rigger - telecommunications

Turris; Wetaskiwin; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Turris on the road telecommunications technician role requires traveling to various sites to test, maintain, and repair telecommunication systems. You will perform inspections, install and service trunking systems, and diagnose faults across aerial and underground networks.

The position demands climbing, physical work, and the ability to work in different environments, with a requirement for a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel frequently.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in telecommunications.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software

Skills

Telecommunication system

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job details

• Work location On the road
• Salary 38.00 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground

Work setting

• Urban area
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Coaxial line
• Aerial and underground cable lines

Area of specialization

• Telecommunication service testing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Handling heavy loads
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Accurate
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.