Communication Technician - Field Operations

Summary:

The Communication Technician is responsible for performing installation and servicing of telecommunications equipment, tower climbing, servicing, and construction at heights of up to 500 feet, antenna installations and alignment, radio and networking equipment installation, configuration, and troubleshooting, installation and configuration of telecommunication hardware, and fiber termination and splicing.

Responsibilities:

• Performing the installation and servicing of telecommunications equipment
• Tower climbing, servicing, and construction at heights of up to 500 feet
• Antenna installations and alignment
• Configuration of telecommunication hardware
• Fiber termination and splicing
• Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions

Requirements:

• Experience working on communication towers
• Previous Tower and Monopole Climbing experience
• 2-3 Years’ Experience in Telecommunications industry
• Construction experience
• Able and willing to work out of town
• Able and willing to work at heights of up to 500 feet
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry up to 100lbs without assistance through a work shift
• Able to safely push or pull up to 150lbs without assistance using proper equipment
• 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 tonne pickup
• Able to work regular shifts of up to 12 hours (or more in special circumstances)

Important Information for all Applicants:

• Due to the safety and the nature of the responsibilities included in this position, strong English communication skills are required
• Currently, Comtech (Communication Technologies) Ltd. is unable to facilitate or sponsor immigration in to Canada
• Full time, permanent position
• Travel is required. There is the possibility of being on the road for up to two weeks at a time