Junior Field Technician

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path - coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

We are looking for a motivated Junior Field Technician to join our expanding team

This is an entry level position into the telecom construction industry. Mentorship and training will be provided with the opportunity to advance to a piece-rate, Field Technician position

**Job Duties**
- Read and interpret maps (telecom design prints, google maps, google earth)
- Locate and proof underground telecom conduits
- Pump manholes
- Pre-field jobs to assess readiness
- Assist Cable Placers in the field which may include flaking cable, pulling cable and mule tape, rod and roping, tagging and foaming, ladder work, loading and offloading cable reel, and driving heavy machinery to work site
- Assist Fibre Splicers in the field which may include locating and setting up fibre splice locations and power meter operation
- Assist with shipping and receiving telecom equipment and supplies
- Operate forklift to assist with loading and offloading cable reels
- Assist mechanic with basic vehicle repairs and preventative maintenance
- Organize and clean the shop/yard
- Perform other duties as requested

**Essential Attributes For Success**

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole.

1. Prioritize Safety - No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do

2. Do the Right Thing - Act with integrity in all situations

3. Be the Best - Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety.

4. Find a Better Way - Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product

5. Support Each Other - No one does everything on their own. Be willing and take the initiative to look for ways to help each other out

6. Welcome the Challenge - Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride

Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

**Required Qualifications and Skills**
- Class 5 License and have access to own Transportation
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Forklift experience is an asset
- Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

**What’s In It For You?**
- Extensive benefit plan
- Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
- Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

**Wages**
- $18/hour with an increase to $21/hour after probation

**Salary**: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- Do you have any previous experience with large commercial vehicles and towing? Please describe your experience.
- Are you comfortable working at heights of up to 60 feet?
- Are you comfortable working in confined spaces? Ex. manholes

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 License (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)