About This Role
This role involves installing, rigging, upgrading, testing, and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure, including wireless communication towers, rooftop installations, antennas, radio equipment, microwave systems, fiber optics, and associated network technologies. It suits a dynamic, skilled, and safety-conscious Telecommunications Rigger Technician with strong technical knowledge and practical tower rigging experience who can interpret engineering drawings and work safely at heights in challenging outdoor environments.
Responsibilities
- Perform tower climbing, rigging, installation, maintenance, and equipment upgrades on telecommunications towers, monopoles, and rooftop structures
- Safely lift, position, and secure antennas, radios, microwave dishes, steel mounts, and other telecommunications equipment
- Install and dismantle telecommunications equipment using approved rigging techniques
- Operate or assist with cranes, boom lifts, bucket trucks, forklifts, and other lifting equipment when properly trained and authorized
- Install antenna mounting brackets, steel structures, cable trays, ice bridges, and associated hardware
- Perform equipment decommissioning, antenna relocation, and tower modification activities
- Follow approved lifting plans, load calculations, and rigging safety procedures
- Read, understand, and interpret engineering drawings, structural drawings, construction drawings, and telecommunications installation plans
- Review Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, site-specific engineering packages, and technical specifications
- Interpret antenna installation layouts, mounting elevations, azimuths, mechanical downtilts, and equipment positioning
- Understand cable routing diagrams, fiber optic layouts, DC power diagrams, grounding plans, and single-line diagrams
- Identify discrepancies between engineering drawings and actual site conditions
- Conduct site surveys, take field measurements, and prepare redline drawings and as-built documentation
- Ensure installations meet approved engineering specifications and manufacturer requirements
- Install and maintain wireless telecommunications systems, including 4G LTE, 5G, RF, microwave (MW), and fiber optic infrastructure
- Install antennas, Remote Radio Units (RRUs), Remote Radio Heads (RRHs), Baseband Units (BBUs), and associated telecommunications equipment
- Install, route, terminate, and secure fiber optic cables, RF coaxial cables, DC power cables, and low-voltage wiring
- Perform antenna alignment, azimuth verification, mechanical downtilt adjustments, and microwave dish alignment
- Install telecommunications cabinets, battery systems, cable management systems, and grounding components
- Assist with equipment integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and network upgrades
- Understand basic network infrastructure, including switches, routers, WAN systems, and telephony equipment
- Perform or assist with RF sweep testing, PIM testing, fiber optic testing, and cable continuity testing
- Identify installation deficiencies and troubleshoot telecommunications equipment issues
- Inspect grounding systems, cable connections, antenna mounts, and network equipment
- Ensure all installations comply with approved engineering drawings, client requirements, and applicable industry standards
- Prepare installation photos, inspection reports, testing records, and project closeout documentation
- Follow all applicable occupational health and safety regulations and company safety procedures
- Maintain compliance with tower climbing, fall protection, rigging, and rescue procedures
- Conduct daily hazard assessments, toolbox meetings, and equipment inspections
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and fall arrest systems
- Follow electrical safety, lockout/tagout, RF exposure, and lifting safety requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Telecommunications Rigger, Tower Technician, Telecommunications Installer, or related position
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, structural plans, RF drawings, and telecommunications construction specifications
- Experience installing antennas, radios, microwave equipment, fiber optics, and telecommunications cabling
- Knowledge of telecommunications tower structures, rooftop installations, and rigging techniques
- Familiarity with LTE, 5G, RF, microwave, and fiber optic technologies
- Experience with cable routing, grounding, and low-voltage telecommunications systems
- Ability to use power tools, hand tools, measuring instruments, and telecommunications testing equipment
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work at heights, lift heavy equipment safely, and perform physically demanding work
- Willingness to travel to remote project locations and work in varying weather conditions
- Valid driver's licence
Safety Certifications (required or preferred depending on project assignments):
- Fall Protection / Working at Heights
- Tower Climbing & Tower Rescue
- CSTS 2020
- WHMIS
- RF Awareness
- First Aid / CPR
- Rigging and Hoisting
- MEWP / Aerial Work Platform
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Ground Disturbance Awareness
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Nice to have:
- Experience with Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, or other telecommunications equipment
- Experience with RF sweep testing, PIM testing, and fiber optic testing
- Knowledge of antenna azimuth, mechanical tilt, and microwave alignment
- Experience with steel fabrication or welding
- Ability to prepare redline drawings, as-built documentation, and technical reports
- Experience working on Freedom Mobile, Rogers, TELUS, or Bell telecommunications projects
- Familiarity with Canadian telecommunications construction standards and safety regulations
Benefits
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities to work on major telecommunications infrastructure projects
- Exposure to modern 4G LTE, 5G, microwave, and fiber optic technologies
- Professional development and technical training opportunities
- A collaborative and safety-focused working environment
- Opportunities for career advancement in telecommunications construction
Important Details
- Locations: Alberta, Canada (with travel to various project sites)
About the Company
Jeremiah 29:11 Technologies Inc. is committed to delivering high-quality telecommunications construction, installation, and network infrastructure services. They seek dedicated individuals who take pride in their workmanship, prioritize safety, understand engineering requirements, and are passionate about building reliable telecommunications networks.