Wireless Foreman

Job Type:

Permanent / Full Time

Compensation:

$34.00 – $39.00/hourly

Company Benefits

About the Company:

Our client is a telecommunications company and a leader in the technology construction and infrastructure sector. They service public and private customers across North America for over 10 years! They are expanding at a rapid pace and are looking for a Wireless Foreman to join their team in Vaughan, ON!

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading/assisting a crew of 3-5 technicians on a range of projects
• Maintain communications between crew members
• Assist and maintain the enforcement of governmental and company health and safety policies
• Attend pre construction walks when required
• Provide leadership and guidance to promote learning and furthering of junior crew member skills and abilities
• Staying apprised of construction progress, concerns, deviation from plans or schedule and ensuring quality control of work
• Preparing rigging equipment including beams, pulleys, clamps, and bolts for Communication Tower and Cell Site installation, antenna modifications/additions and routine maintenance
• Installation and testing of telecommunication equipment (cellular antennas, microwave antennas, transmission lines and connectors)
• Perform tests to locate transmission faults and repair or replace defective equipment on the tower
• Performing general ground procedures and activities required for the construction of sites
• Maintain tools, company vehicles, equipment and inventory
• Identify safe working conditions and take a proactive approach to maintaining them
• Scheduling, resource management, health & safety, material management and driving overall successful of project completion

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of Aerial tower climbing, rigging and rappelling experience
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license with a clean abstract and a reliable vehicle
• Experience with general wireless construction including installation of equipment, steel mounts, cabinets, cable tray, conduit, microwave, power equipment, batteries and grounding systems
• Experience with cable systems including fibre optic, data, copper and power
• Canadian or international experience with wireless carriers and major equipment vendors including Ericsson, Nokia, Bell, Rogers and Telus
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, engineering and construction drawings
• Possess physical ability to work in a full body harness on rooftops and/or towers
• Valid Working at Heights, Fall Arrest and Protection certifications

All applicants please forward your resume to be considered. Skilled Trades Agency would like to thank you for applying.