Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

Tower Rigger

LOCATION:

Schomberg

COMPANY:

Vianet is a well-established, customer-oriented telecommunications company with offices located across Ontario. We provide Residential, Small Business, and Enterprise level customers in both urban and rural locations with a wide range of services to suit their unique needs. We offer internet access across a variety of mediums such as our own Fibre and Wireless infrastructure, and third-party DSL and Cable services. We also provide phone service, high-definition television service in select areas, as well as a variety of business services.

We are looking for more hard-working employees to continue to grow our company. To serve our customers we need great people. That's why we approach our passion for our company with the same passion for our people. We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love watching that happen!

SUMMARY:

We are now hiring a full-time Tower Rigger based out of our Schomberg location to support Southern Ontario. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of field related duties: install wireless systems on towers / structures up to 500' including monopoles, self-supported and guyed towers, grain elevators / silos and water towers. Climb towers / structures daily to install, replace or update antennas, radios and other devices as needed and assist with wireless installations/service calls.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install wireless systems on towers/structures up to 500' including but not limited to monopoles, self supports and guyed towers.

Climb towers daily to install, replace or update antennas, radios and other devices

Tower climbing and rope access

Install and test telecommunication equipment (antennas, microwave, cable lines, switches, battery backup AC/DC systems).
Install structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines

Proper inspection and use of personal safety equipment

Work safely on towers / structures incorporating 100% tie-off fall protection practices

Ensure that all company equipment is well maintained and in safe operating condition

Properly support, assemble, and activate new technology from top to bottom of tower / structure

Install equipment for all major suppliers

RF sweeps, antenna testing

Assist with wireless installations / service calls as needed

Perform tower site maintenance involving emergency generators, batteries / power equipment, CAT5 and CAT6 cabling

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Must have a minimum of one year experience as a rigger in telecom; familiar and able to identify tower parts, antenna mounts and components

Experience in installing and aligning antennas, transmission lines, hangers, grounding and communication equipment

Experience climbing towers, servicing equipment at various heights

A valid Ontario driver's license and clean driver's abstract

A clean background check with no prior offenses or convictions on record

Willing to work outdoors and be exposed to all types of weather

Must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs unaided

Successful completion of all applicable safety courses and certifications

Working knowledge in Fall Protection practice and procedures and tower top rescue

Rigging experience, for lifting equipment to elevations needed

Mechanical aptitude; general construction and tool manipulation

Must be reliable and trustworthy

Comfortable working at heights

Maintain a professional working attitude with co-workers and customers

Completes work in a timely and efficient manner

Regular time & attendance is an essential job function

Strong communication skills both verbal and written

Good people skills with the ability to build relationships

Well organized with good time management skills

A positive attitude and good work ethic

Trucks/tools/climbing gear all provided

Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional overtime

Ability to travel out of town for overnight work as required

HOURS OF WORK:

Days, afternoons, evenings & weekend shifts available

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Store discount Vision care Wellness program
Application question(s):

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? Do you live in Durham Region? Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

tower rigging and servicing towers: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Ontario driver's license (required) working at heights and fall protection certificate (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road