Job Category: Tower Technician

Job Type: Full Time permanent

Job Location: Alberta Calgary

We are currently seeking all levels of Telecom Tower Technician to join the Wesbell team in performing all tasks required to fully civilly construct wireless equipment on rooftop and tower environments.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Include

Assemble or erect communication towers using construction or rigging equipment
Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary
Climb communications towers to install, replace or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves
Install all necessary transmission equipment components including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors or tower mounted amplifiers (TMA’s)
Install, connect or test underground or above ground grounding systems
Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment using hand or power tools
Perform general ground procedures, such as assembly of Microwave Dishes and steel structure assembly.
Any other duties that may be assigned

Education (Theoretical Training)

College, GED, vocational or technical training preferred
ANRITSU SITE MASTER Vendor Training or 2 years experience with ANRITSU product/equipment/technology
Ability to properly use coaxial prep tools
Andrews coaxial connectorization course and/or training
Strong knowledge of dish orientation and path alignment
Strong knowledge of antenna azimuth and tilt

Job Requirements/ Experience

Must be comfortable working at heights or in confined space
Must have hands on experience with tower erection, antenna, dish, RF transmission line, copper and fiber systems (not required for Green Level)
Experience with reading and interpreting blueprints and engineered drawings
Good understanding of wireless communication systems
Good understanding of industry standard installation guidelines
Good knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools
General working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude is required
Good understanding of electricity and electrical safety
Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract
May require use of personal vehicle
May be required to travel and work weekends, nights if required by customer
Must be a team player and possess a positive and professional attitude towards work and others
Fluent in English, written and oral

Wesbell welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with Wesbell; however, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. We wish you all the best!

Wesbell Communications

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Telecom Tower Rigger – All Levels – Calgary