Working at Heights Technician-telecom Tower Rigger - Edmonton, Canada - Tridon Communications

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2 weeks ago

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Tridon Communications-Calgary and Edmonton

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Vtelecom Inc. (A Tridon Technologies Company) - Calgary and Edmonton
Vtelecom is looking for steady and reliable workers for immediate local Alberta based and out of province work.

The Tower Rigger is responsible for building and maintaining communication towers, the safe installation of steel structures and wireless communication components, performing general ground procedures associated with installation, concrete foundations, plum & tension, crane direction, working with various antenna and transmission lines, identifying and selecting appropriate equipment for specific installations, and climbing and working on poles, towers, and ladders or other support structures up to 500 feet.

Responsibilities and Duties

Building and maintaining communication towers
Safe installation of steel structures and wireless communication components
Performing general procedures associated with installation
Working with various antenna and transmission lines
Laying foundational concrete
Climbing and working on poles, towers, and ladders or other support structures up to 500 feet

Experience and Training:

Someone who has a proven track record of working at heights
Experience working with Gin poles
Experience with Steel work
Experience in Crane direction and Zoom Booms
Experience working with hand and power tools and various electronic test equipment
Someone who has experience working in a highly safety sensitive environment

Must Haves:

Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator's License with a clean driving record within the last 5 years (nonGDL)
Ability to pass preaccess drug and alcohol testing on a regular and frequent basis for access to site
Highschool Diploma
Ability to travel throughout Alberta and Canada for extended periods of time
Physically fit

Nice to Haves:

Valid First Aid Certificate
Aerial Work Platform (OSSA accredited)
Tower Climbing and Rescue certificate
Confined Space Entry Training certificate (OSSA accredited)

Physical Demands:

Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs without assistance through a work shift
Ability to safely climb to heights up to 500 feet
Ability to work at heights for extended periods of time in all types of weather
Ability to safely and properly operate motor vehicles up to 3⁄4 ton pickup
Able to work regular shifts of up to 12 hours (or more in special circumstances)

V Telecom Offers:

Competitive wages
All safety training provided
On the job training
LOA provided for out of town work
Company paid benefits
8 week paid internship for new climbers
Job stability and security with long term projects
Opportunity to advance and grow with a rapidly expanding business

About Us
V Telecom is an Edmonton-based communication tower design and construction company, established in 2010. Providing end-to-end tower solutions, from engineering, design, and fabrication to construction, rigging, and ongoing maintenance. V Telecom is a member of Tridon Technologies group of companies