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WesTower Communications Ltd.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WesTower Communications Ltd. in Edmonton is seeking a field technician to review scopes with the Crew Lead and supervise on site.

You will mentor less experienced team members, verify materials and tools, inspect equipment, and ensure safety compliance while building and documenting project progress. Candidate should have wireless construction experience, rigging and crane familiarity, and knowledge of telecom systems.

Qualifications

• 4 years basic knowledge of Wireless construction and tool manipulation.
• Rigging experience is required.
• Tower build experience is an asset.
• Gin pole experience is an asset.
• Experience working with and around cranes.
• TELUS/Bell/Rogers/Freedom cellular systems experience.
• Ability to teach and develop less experienced team members.
• Telecom troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineered drawings and knowledge of fiber and DC drawings.
• Knowledge of OTDR, sweep test equipment, and fiber 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.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license is needed.
• 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 dependable, trustworthy and have a positive attitude!

Responsibilities

• Review scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Lead.
• Teach less experienced team members.
• Supervise and direct crew members on site.
• Collaborate with foreperson and run/top part of jobs daily.
• Assist in verifying materials brought to site.
• Verify tools, equipment, and supplies are available and working.
• Check oil and fluids of work vehicles.
• Inspect equipment before use.
• Inspect PFAS prior to climbing.
• Attend daily tailgate meetings to discuss tasks and safety.
• Report safety concerns to Crew Lead or Safety Coordinator.
• Take direction to build the job per drawings and scope.
• Report deviations from drawings to Crew Lead.
• Keep the site clean and orderly throughout the project.
• Take pictures of final work and upload documentation.
• Clean out trucks/trailers after each job and store materials/equipment.
• Begin preparations for next job.

Skills

Wireless construction

Rigging

Tower build

Gin pole

Crane operation

Cellular systems experience

Teaching/mentoring

Telecom troubleshooting

Engineering drawings interpretation

Fiber/DC drawings

OTDR & fiber fusion

Safety procedures

Working at heights

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Authorized to work in Canada

Mechanical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Criminal record clean

Tools

OTDR

Fiber fusion

Sweep test equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Review the scope of work and construction drawings with the Crew Lead.
• Teach less experienced team members.
• Supervise and direct crew members when working.
• The ability to collaborate with the crew foreperson and run/oversee the top part of the jobs daily and fill in when the foreperson is away or off site.
• Aid in verifying that all materials for the project are brought to the job site.
• Verify that all the tools, equipment, and stocked supplies on your work vehicle are available and in working order.
• Check the oil and fluids of each work vehicle.
• Inspect each piece of equipment in your charge before use.
• Inspect all PFAS (personal fall arrest systems) prior to climbing (assist in preparation of JHA).
• Attend a daily tailgate meeting to address daily tasks and safety issues.
• Report any safety concerns to the Crew Lead and/or Safety Coordinator.
• Take direction from the Crew Lead to build the job following the scope of work/construction drawings.
• Report any deviations from the scope of work/construction drawings to the Crew Lead.
• Keep the site clean and orderly throughout the whole project.
• Take pictures of final work and upload all documentation to our internal system.
• Clean out truck(s) and trailer(s) after each job and put materials and equipment away.
• Begin preparations for next job.

Qualifications

• 4 years basic knowledge of Wireless construction and tool manipulation.
• Rigging experience.
• Tower Build Experience an asset.
• Gin Pole Experience an asset.
• Experience working with and around cranes.
• TELUS/Bell/Rogers/Freedom cellular systems experience.
• Ability and willingness to teach and develop less experienced team members.
• Telecom troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineered drawings and knowledge of fiber and DC drawings.
• Knowledge of OTDR, sweep test equipment, and fiber 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.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license is needed.
• 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 dependable, trustworthy and have a positive attitude!

At WesTower Communications Ltd. you can expect fair treatment.

We recognize that it is our people who drive the success of our business, so we make it our priority to foster inclusive work environments welcomed to diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to accommodating prospective employees.

We proudly offer a drug-free workplace with a zero-tolerance safety program.