TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGGERS WANTED – ADVANTAGE TOWER LTD.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for erecting towers, installing and aligning antennas, installing transmission lines, hangers, tower grounding and installing communication equipment
Climbing and servicing telecommunication towers at heights up to 200 meters (650 feet)
Constructing towers and Installing concrete pad and pier tower foundations
PIM testing, line sweeps and ODU testing
CRITERIA/QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 2 – 3 years of experience as a telecom rigger
Experience in and comfortable with working at heights of up to 200 meters (650 feet)
Ability to identify and select cables, ropes, blocks, and tackle by weight and size of load to be moved as per project requirements
Experience with equipment including OTDR and PIM tester
Experience and knowledge in plumb and tension technique and ginpole use
Working knowledge in fall protection practice and procedures and tower life saving techniques
Experience in stacking monopoles and erecting towers
General construction experience is an asset
Successful completion of related safety courses is an asset
Due to safety and the nature of the responsibilities, the ability to speak, read and write English is essential
Completion of criminal record check and drug test
DETAILED JOB DUTIES:
Building wireless sites on rooftops, lattice towers, guy towers and monopoles
Tower climbing and rope access
Remove, install and repair various types and sizes of lines including fibre optic, co-axial and DC power
Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required
Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers
Perform all general ground procedures associated with the installation of a communication tower
Conduct inventory inspections and sort received materials on site
Ensure the proper inspection and use of personal safety equipment Work safely on towers incorporating 100% tie off – fall protection practices
Ensure that all company equipment is well maintained and in safe operating condition
Ensure work is completed as per client and employer standards, prepare reports as required
Industry leading compensation offered from $26 – $40 per hour depending on experience, plus annual performance bonus, tool allowance, out-of-town per diems and benefit packages for qualified candidates.
Re-location assistance to qualified out-of-town applicants.
TO APPLY:
In Person between 8:00 and 4:00:
2 Alberta Ave
Aldersyde, Alberta T0L 0A0
By phone between 9:00 and 4:00:
(403) 603-5436
By Fax:
(403) 603-5430
By Email:
employment@advantagetower.com