Job Description

As our business grows, Cabco seeks a Line Technician to work out of our Dartmouth, NS office. At Cabco, we are all about making Connections and we realize that it is our people that make the difference. With more than 40 years in business, we have a wealth of experience in our fields of play, but we are always on the lookout for the next team member to take us to a new level. Are you ready to join the team? What Does Cabco Bring to the Table?

• Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package
• On-the-job training, as well as career growth
• A focus on employee wellness
• Company pension match plan
• Paid vacation and milestone service awards
• Use of company vehicle
• On-the-job paid training, mentoring, and opportunity for career growth
• An amazing team and company that lives its core values of our people, customers, community, growth, integrity, and safety.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Safe operation of bucket trucks and associated tools
• Loading and unloading reels on cable trailers and line trucks
• Outside Plant (OSP) installation of strand, coax, fiber, and equipment, both aerial and underground
• Proper use of lashing equipment and other telecommunication tools
• Working in confined spaces, heights, and in all weather conditions
• Ability to read and understand maps and designs
• Troubleshoot and test equipment when necessary
• Understand and adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Related experience working within Telecommunications or Outside Plant Construction or a combination of relevant education and experience is an asset
• Ability to climb utility poles or have experience with ladders and boom-lifts
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications
• Great attitude and the ability to communicate clearly and collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends, on-call occasionally and in all types of weather while adhering to company safety policies and wearing the required PPE required for the task.
• Ability to operate and maintain company vehicles safely, air brake endorsement may be required
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including but not limited to carrying heavy equipment, ladders, tools, on a regular basis
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

If you think you are the ideal candidate to join our growing company, we look forward to hearing from you. For more information about CABCO, check us out at https://www.cabco.ca/. At Cabco, we are committed to an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported, and free from all types of discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from qualified African Nova Scotians, racially visible persons, women (applying for non-traditional positions), persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. We feel it is important as an organization to have a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we work, live, and play.