ground worker – telecommunications

Geographical Areas of Specialization

• British Columbia
• Alberta
• Ontario and/or Quebec

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Telecommunications equipment

Area of Work Experience

• Repair
• Maintenance
• Installation

Additional Skills

• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Area of Specialization

• Telecommunications

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Specific Skills

• Splice, join and connect wires
• Signal safety procedures to other workers and to the general public
• Perform general labouring duties
• Perform miscellaneous labouring activities to help tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directed
• Move tools, equipment and other materials
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble

Policy and Program Experience

• Workplace training and development

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Gloves

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Wet/damp
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Transportation/Travel Information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver’s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Large workload

Work Location Information

• Rural area
• Staff accommodation provided
• Urban area
• Remote location
• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Transportation/Travel Experience

• Provincial/territorial

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Organized

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?