Civil Construction Technician - Greater Sudbury, Canada - VistaCare Communications

VistaCare Communications

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Greater Sudbury, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Sudbury, ON

VistaCare is a leading technology solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations, that specialize in telecommunications infrastructure. We offer comprehensive services to plan, design, manage and build telecommunication networks. With a focus on quality, innovation, and efficiency, we deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

Join
VistaCare and embark on a career where you'll acquire a diverse skill set and comprehensive knowledge in a thriving industry.

As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with telecommunications companies in Canada and the US, working together to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently seeking a
Civil Construction Technician to join our operations in a
permanent,
full-time position.

The
Civil Construction Technician is involved in the installation and maintenance of overhead and underground copper and fibre optic telecommunications infrastructure throughout Northern Ontario.

Duties & Responsibilities
Perform various manual labour tasks related to telecommunication construction;
Understand and adhere to all Health & Safety Rules established by Company and Legislation;
Use rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows to assist in loading, unloading materials and tools;
Work at heights and in confined spaces and must regularly carry/climb/descend ladders;
Operate various hand tools;
Operate battery/gas powered or pneumatic equipment, such as a chainsaw;
Operate excavating equipment, as well as boats, snowmobiles, and ATVs to reach undeveloped sites

- and adapt to necessary terrain;

Set up materials on site to make them available to Line Technicians;
Concrete/masonry work, rough carpentry, landscaping, tree trimming, as required;
Follow equipment maintenance schedule and advise if repair is required;
Assist with road safety patrolling on site;
Complete accurately all work reports with company provided devices;
Regularly perform Health & Safety inspection of equipment and tools;
Report on work/milestones and delays to the Foreman and/or Team Leader;
Communicate with coworkers regularly to ensure job is set up, materials are on site, and site is dismantled as needed;
Complete all forms (i.e. time reports, safety assessments, driver logs) accurately and on time
Strive to meet or exceed our Customer's standards;
Maintain clean and safe work sites and vehicles;
Read and interpret plans or diagrams to meet the required specifications of scope of work;
Maintain company assets (i.e. tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.) diligently and prevent negligent loss, theft, or damage;
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or crew leader;
Perform other tasks related to this function.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong manual dexterity, handeye coordination, and attention to detail;
Ability to work in varying weather conditions, as well as rural, isolated, and wilderness locations;
Ability to work with professionalism, interact politely with customers and the public, and demonstrate excellent work ethic;
Ability to work continually in a physically demanding atmosphere, must be able to frequently lift and carry 60+ lbs;
Ability to operate various equipment in a safe manner;
Must be a selfdisciplined, motivated, organized, and a team player;
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks;
Support a safe, friendly, unified, equitable, and nondiscriminatory workplace.
Additional Requirements
Valid DZ driver's license and clean driver's abstract are preferred;
Willingness to work out of town, overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs, as required;
Proficient in English (written and verbal);
Experience Required
General civil construction knowledge;
Ability to read and understand work orders and blueprints;
Operating excavating equipment (e.g. backhoe, excavator, cable trencher/plow);
Operating a bucket truck/digger derrick pole truck;
Telecommunications infrastructure knowledge;
Handling and installing fibre optic and copper cables is considered an asset.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is commensurate with experience and skill level;
Compensation is paid out every week on Thursdays;
50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance);
Group Life Insurance;
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
Employee Referral Program Bonus;
Company-Matched RRSP;
Company social events;
Additional benefits available.