Working at Heights Technician-telecom Tower Rigger

3 weeks ago


Fort McMurray, Canada Tridon Communications Full time

**Tridon Communications is looking for steady and reliable workers for immediate local Alberta based and out of province work.**

**Job Summary**:
The Working at Heights Technician/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 (non-GDL)
- Ability to pass pre-access 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 ¾ ton pickup
- Able to work regular shifts of up to 12 hours (or more in special circumstances)

**Tridon 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

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, Mobility, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate seven service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Application question(s):

- What is the highest pole/structure have you worked on?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Gin Pole: 1 year (preferred)
- Working at Heights: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian Residency/Permit (required)
- Full Non GDL Driver Licence (required)

Work Location: In person


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