Technician

Oxyon Human Capital Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Lead Rigger to oversee a team during telecom and civil activities. Candidates must have experience with Ericsson RAN equipment and a strong commitment to safety practices. The role involves climbing towers for installations, repairs, and maintenance, and requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Flexibility for shift work is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must complete Ericsson's tower training program.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of riggers on telecom/civil sites.
• Install and repair telecommunication equipment.
• Adhere to safety practices and guidelines.

Skills

Team player

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility in challenging situations

Ability to multi-task

Tools

Telecommunication construction knowledge

Networking principles

Cable testing knowledge

Job description

Overview

Lead Team of Riggers for telecom / Civil Activities on Sites. Have good knowledge about Ericsson RAN equipment, power rectifiers, outdoor equipment like antennas, ... Climb ladders and towers and safely and efficiently complete various job duties at elevated heights with supervision

Responsibilities

• Lead Team of Riggers for telecom / Civil Activities on Sites.
• Have good knowledge about Ericsson RAN equipment, power rectifiers, outdoor equipment like antennas, ...
• 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
• Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, and ancillary equipment on communication towers
• 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
• Ability to troubleshoot for various alarms on sites and guide riggers on tower when needed.
• 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 for 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 safety practices and guidelines
• Understand and strictly adhere to established Ericsson and customer quality requirements without deviation
• Other duties as assigned by team leader

Qualifications

• 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
• Year of Experience 5+