Wireless Telecommunications Rigger

Villamar Technical Services is a telecom contractor serving all across Western Canada. We specialize in new cell site build, technology upgrade, microcell installation, operation and maintenance, genset installation, site relocation and decommissioning, structural cabling installation, technical services such as microwave links installation, troubleshooting, site commissioning, power plant upgrade, and provide services such as warehousing, project management and audits.

At Villamar, the clients we serve help people stay connected. We love the part we play in that greater mission And we believe that as we strive for excellence and innovation, choosing integrity every day, our team will sustain continued growth and success. Our mission is to become Western Canada’s premier telecommunications technical services provider by achieving extraordinary results for our customers, building satisfying careers for our team, and earning a fair return on the value we deliver. We place high levels of trust in our employees to uphold the values of quality, integrity, diversity, teamwork, collaboration, and a knowledge-based culture.

Location
- Vancouver, BC

What we offer you:

- Competitive wages.
- Extended Health Care Benefits.
- Performance-based Rewards.
- Safety and training programs.
- Living Out Allowances for remote work.
- Consistent work, full-time.
- Career development opportunities - we are always growing and promoting our team members into new positions that align with their hiring goals.

**Responsibilities**:

- Building wireless sites on rooftops, lattice towers, guyed towers, and monopoles
- Installation/removal of telecommunications mounting structures, equipment, antennas, DC and fiber trunks, cable trays, and associated hardware.
- Utilize winches, capstan, and related hardware to move loads as required.
- Testing of DC and Fiber trunks/cables, identifying faults, and generating test results reports.
- Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while working at heights and in various environmental conditions.
- Perform troubleshooting and diagnostic tests to identify and resolve issues with wireless networks.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 3 year rigging experience in the telecommunication industry; climbing at heights of 100 meters (330 feet)
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Proven understanding of and experience with telecommunications equipment, cables and hardware.
- Coax and Fiber testing, installation of RRUs and Antennas, Coax termination, DC powerlines, troubleshooting experience - Asset.
- Working knowledge in fall protection practice and procedures and tower rescue techniques.
- General construction experience - Asset
- Experience in rope access work, climbing tickets - Asset
- Willingness/availability to work overtime and/or weekends and travel out of town

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

**Salary**: $30.00-$36.00 per hour

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

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- telecommunication: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person