Telecommunications Field Technician

3c Information Solutions Inc; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate telecommunications field technicians to join their dynamic team. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to develop your skills in cabling, fiber optics, and equipment programming while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. You'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and servicing of radio and wireless equipment, as well as the construction of telecom towers. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work at heights. If you are ready to take your career to new heights, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Hourly Bonus for Tower Climbing

Out-of-Town Allowance

Winter Clothing Allowance

Company-Sponsored Training

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications and general construction practices.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel in and outside of the province.

Responsibilities

• Running splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of various cables.
• Conducting inspections and repairs on telecom equipment.
• Maintaining documentation and adhering to safety measures.

Skills

Cabling

Fiber Optics

Troubleshooting

Low Voltage DC Power

General Grounding Practices

Documentation Skills

Electrical Experience

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Conduit Installation Tools

Climbing Gear

Job description

We are looking for telecommunications field technicians for both the ground and tower crews. If you are looking to grow your skillset in multiple directions of telecom, such as cabling, fiber, construction, and equipment programming, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you. This is a safety sensitive position. Pre-employment A&D test will be required as well as a valid Class 5 driver’s license. This permanent, full-time position includes testing, maintenance, repair, and servicing of various types of radio and wireless equipment, and servicing/construction of telecom towers. Our technicians travel all over Canada, while also enjoying a healthy life-to-work balance

Key responsibilities

• Running splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of cat5, cat6, coax, fiber.
• Conducting regular inspections, locating, and repairing defects.
• Keeping work sites organized and properly labeled.
• Comfortable with low voltage DC power.
• Familiar with general grounding practices.
• Conduit installation for both PVC and EMT.
• Maintaining documentation of completed work. Ability to read schematics and markup drawings.
• Adhering to all safety measures, including field assessment, toolbox meetings, PPE, and any other requirements by 3CIS, client and regulations.
• Stay current on technical knowledge of IP networks, wireless communications, and any other industry specific requirements.
• Maintain all the required certifications which may include but are not limited to tower climbing, rigging, high angle rescue, and any other required technical, installation, safety, and manufacturer certifications.
• Must be willing to travel to various locations in and out of province, with overnight stay.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications.
• Experienced with general construction practices – drilling, screws, bolts, Unistrut, clamps.
• Rock climbing or experience working at heights is an asset.
• Electrical experience a definite asset.
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in and outside of the province.

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude, ability to work with others, and willingness to learn.

Candidates with passion for rock climbing or experience working at heights are welcome to apply. If you believe you have transferable skills that will make you an ideal candidate, tell us more about it. Additional hourly bonus for tower climbing, out-of-town allowance, winter clothing allowance, company-sponsored training. Comprehensive benefits are also offered

Applications are welcome at [e-mail] with “Telecommunications Technician” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.