Technician

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Johannesburg is seeking a Team Leader for Riggers. This role involves leading a team, installing and repairing telecommunications equipment, and ensuring adherence to strict safety guidelines. The ideal candidate must have 5+ years of experience in telecommunications and excellent communication skills. Shift work during nights and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead team of riggers for telecom activities on sites.
• Install and repair telecommunication equipment and cables.
• Ensure safety practices are adhered to in all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Ericsson RAN equipment

Telecommunication construction knowledge

Safety practices adherence

Interpersonal communication

Job description

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

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+