Telecom Yard Labourer

**VistaCare Communications** is a leading telecommunications solutions provider for a wide range of businesses and organizations. We are currently seeking a motivated, team player to join our operations in **Bedford, NS** for a **permanent, full-time position **as a **Yard Labourer. **The Yard Labourer is involved in the organization and upkeep of our large yard at our Head Office, transporting large reels and other tools and equipment in vehicles and forklift operation. This role reports to the Warehouse Manager - Atlantic Region and supports fleet needs and the maintenance of all tools and equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Prepping Telecommunications materials, cabling reels and hardware for upcoming jobs;
- Maintain company and customer assets and equipment (i.e. tools, equipment, vehicles, etc.) diligently to prevent negligent loss, theft, or damage;
- Maintain clean and safe yard at all times;
- Load and unload materials/equipment into work areas and delivery trucks;
- Check inventory stock levels daily and maintain inventory tracking in excel;
- Perform construction tasks around yard, using general hand tools and equipment as needed;
- Operate Forklift daily;
- Communicate with co-workers for prep work and assistance with project coordination, being sure to report any delays to Project Managers;
- Deliver company vehicles and/ or materials to various sites, as may be required;
- Support the Warehouse team as required;
- Perform other duties as assigned by Warehouse Manager;
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and attention to detail;
- Ability to proficiently operate a Forklift;
- Ability to work with exceptional professionalism, interact politely with customers and the public, and demonstrate excellent work ethic;
- Ability to read and understand work orders and blueprints as an asset;
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions, as well as rural, isolated, and wilderness locations;
- Ability to work continually in a physically demanding atmosphere, must be able to frequently lift and carry 60+ lbs.;
- Self-disciplined, motivated, organized, and a team player;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and repetitive tasks.
- Experience Required:
- General construction knowledge;
- Telecommunications infrastructure knowledge is considered an asset;
- Experience handling and installing fibre optic and copper cables is an asset;
- Experience in Microsoft Excel is considered an asset.
- Additional Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract;
- Willingness to work out of town, overtime, weekends, or on emergency call outs, as may be required from time-to-time;
- Proficient in English (written and verbal);
- Willingness to learn, accept challenges, initiative to complete work with mínimal oversight within an assigned timeframe, and accept responsibility/ownership for assigned work;
- Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience and skill level;
- 50% employer paid comprehensive group benefits (health, dental, vision, insurance);
- Group Life Insurance;
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
- Employee Referral Program;
- Free on-site parking at head office;
- Company discounts;
- Company-Matched RRSP.