Outside Plant Line Technician (Telecommunications)

As our business grows Cabco seeks aLine Technicianto 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 45 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

• Great work life balance with minimal travel -most of the work is local to the HRM
• 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
• 2 weeks paid vacation milestone service awards and company events
• 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

• 3-10 years 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.

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.