Rigger

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications solutions provider in Johannesburg is seeking a skilled worker for telecommunication tower duties. You will be responsible for erecting tower components, installing equipment, and performing necessary repairs. Candidates should have experience in outdoor work, complete Ericsson's training, and possess good communication skills. This role may require shift work, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete Ericsson’s tower training program.
• Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging situations.
• 1 to 4 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Complete job duties at elevated heights with supervision.
• Erect telecommunication tower components safely.
• Install and repair telecommunication equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Ericsson RAN outdoor equipment

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather

Job description

Responsibility

• Climb ladders and towers and safely and efficiently complete various job duties at elevated heights with supervision
• Erect telecommunication tower components using cables, ropes, pulleys & other equipment
• Installation of cables, antennas, and other communications equipment
• Has good knowledge about Ericsson RAN outdoor equipment and WoW on different types of towers.
• Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers
• Has good knowledge about alarm troubleshooting on tower.
• Remove, install, and repair aerial telecommunication transmission and distribution antenna, equipment, and associated hardware
• Remove, install, and repair various types and sizes of telecommunication cables and lines including fiber optic, coaxial and DC power
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
• Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required
• Perform repairs and emergency repairs and restore services when required
• Understand instructions to the work order and plans
• Assist the team leader in his duties as required
• Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
• Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required
• Understand and strictly adhere to established Ericsson and customer quality requirements without deviation
• Other duties as assigned by team leader

Basic Requirements

• Must successfully complete Ericsson’s tower training program at required level
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed
• Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons
• Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment
• Knowledge of networking principals, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing
• Working knowledge of telecommunication construction
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• 1 to 4 years of experience