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Rigger - Telecommunications

  • Waverley, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 9, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Minimum education
High school
Posting language
English

Job summary

Install, test, maintain, and repair aerial and underground telecommunications transmission systems, cables, power supplies, amplifiers, and related equipment. Diagnose faults, adjust or repair switching systems and networks, and complete test and service reports while working at varied locations.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work site environment Outdoors At heights Confined spaces Underground Work setting Installation Urban area Maintenance Rural area On-site customer service Repair Telecommunications company Testing Various locations Service Responsibilities Tasks Complete and maintain test and service reports Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge Telecommunication system Equipment and machinery experience Coaxial line Fibre optics Aerial and underground cable lines Splitters Telecommunications equipment Area of specialization Telecommunication service testing Additional information Security and safety Basic security clearance Criminal record check Drug test Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Willing to travel Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Tight deadlines Attention to detail Repetitive tasks Ability to distinguish between colours Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity Weight handling More than 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Efficient interpersonal skills Team player Accurate Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits

What you’ll do

Install, test, maintain, and repair aerial and underground telecommunications transmission systems, cables, power supplies, amplifiers, and related equipment. Diagnose faults, adjust or repair switching systems and networks, and complete test and service reports while working at varied locations.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2 to less than 3 years of experience. Candidates need telecommunications equipment knowledge, a valid driver's license, willingness to travel, and the ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor, elevated, confined, and underground environments.

Benefits

  • Dental Plan
  • Disability Benefits
  • Health Care Plan
  • Paramedical Services Coverage
  • Vision Care Benefits
  • Group Insurance Benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Maternity and Parental Benefits

Listed skills

  • Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Telecommunications Equipment Installation
  • Telecommunications System Maintenance
  • Aerial and Underground Cable Repair
  • Coaxial Lines
  • Fiber Optics
  • Telecommunications Testing
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Cable and Amplifier Repair
  • Electromechanical Systems
  • Analog and Digital Trunking Systems
  • Switching Systems
  • Test and Service Reporting
  • Working at Heights
  • Climbing Poles and Ladders
  • Customer Service
  • Valid Driver's License

Job areas

  • Technology
  • Trades
  • Engineering
  • Customer Service & Support