rigger - telecommunications - Jobs in Kanata, ON

Job Description

• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Remote location
• Repair
• Telecommunications company
• Service
• Various locations

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Instruct apprentices
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Climb ladders or operate hydraulic buckets
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel

Computer and technology knowledge

• Computerized testing system
• Telephone system

Technical operations experience

• Communication satellite

Equipment and machinery experience

• HVAC

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment
• Switch network installation and repair
• Satellite dishes

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drivers validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid drivers licence
• Own transportation
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety harness

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Dependability

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work
• Are you available for the advertised start date
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada
• Are you willing to relocate for this position
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications
• What is the highest level of study you have completed

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

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