Skilled Equipment Operator – Telecommunications

If you are a skilled equipment operator looking for work, Driftwood has an exciting telecom opportunity for you based in the Comox Valley.

Location: Comox Valley – (Project sites currently on Denman, Hornby)

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Compensation: Compensation based on experience

Since 1996, Driftwood Communications has been forging their way into the telecommunications field across Western Canada, developing first-in-class turnkey solutions, delivering on time/on budget solutions with a client-first approach. The telecom industry is exploding with opportunities, and we want to hire the best folks to move ahead with us. If you live in Alberta or Saskatchewan, perhaps this is an opportunity to move out west!

In this role, you will:

– Safely operate a variety of heavy equipment in the high-quality installation of underground telecommunications infrastructure
– Work in varied weather conditions
– Complete pre-work and ongoing safety hazard assessments and hazard controls; report any incidents and injuries
– Conduct pre-trip equipment inspections; report all issues
– Complete routine equipment cleaning, maintenance, and repairs
– Review plans and drawings for installation guidance
– Complete documentation including safety, production, materials
– Positively reflect Driftwood in interactions with clients, residents, and businesses
– Assist in identification of buried underground utilities prior to excavation
– Other tasks as required

The ideal candidate brings:

– Experience in the installation of fibre optic technology (asset)
– 5+ years’ experience operating construction equipment (required)
– Vibratory plow (asset)
– Horizontal directional drill (asset)
– Mini-excavator (asset)
– Trencher (asset)

Driver’s License

– Class 5 (minimum required)
– Class 3 License (asset)
– Trailer Endorsement (asset)

Safety Certifications

– Level 1 first aid (asset)
– Ground Disturbance (asset)

Driftwood Communications supports the safety and wellbeing of employees by offering:

– Full-time positions
– Competitive compensation package
– Comprehensive benefit package
– On-going training and development
– Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
– Live-out Allowance (LOA)
– Accommodations may be provided if not local to the area*

Culture and Values

– We believe our employees are the backbone of our organization
– We committed to maintaining a friendly, inclusive, and safe environment
– We are deeply committed to providing career development opportunities
– We are willing to do what it takes to properly support our employees and by extension, the telecommunications industry

If you are looking to step up in your telecom career or are on the hunt for an exciting NEW career, then we may just have what you are looking for.

Driftwood Communications head office resides on the traditional territories of the Tsawout First Nations, and we are honoured to work closely with all local First Nations across Western Canada. As a company, we are committed to ensuring our workforce fairly reflects all the people of Western Canada and strive to create an environment where everyone can succeed, free of systemic barriers. Driftwood Communications welcomes everyone to contribute to our success and diligently selects the best candidate based on qualifications, skills, knowledge, and commitment.

*if candidate lives within easy driving distance to job site, company provided accommodations are not required. Details to be discussed during interview phase.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift