Field Technician / Lineperson (Telecommunications)

Our Telecommunications group is currently looking to add a Field Technician / Lineperson to our team, based in Sherwood Park, AB.

Reporting to the Project Manager, we are seeking an experienced field resource to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of aerial and underground telecommunications infrastructure. This includes placing and removing poles, strand, guy wires, conduit, and telecom cable, while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company and customer standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair aerial and underground telecom systems
• Set poles and anchors, install guy wires, and perform line transfers
• Place and lash fiber optic and copper cable
• Operate equipment such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, winches, and other line tools
• Read and interpret utility drawings, staking sheets, and locates
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on damaged telecom infrastructure
• Work safely around energized powerlines, traffic, and existing utilities
• Complete daily paperwork, hazard assessments, and job reports
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with company, customer, and safety standards
• Assist with emergency restoration and outage response when required

• Experience in telecom line construction or utility construction
• Proven Knowledge of aerial telecom construction practices and safe work procedures
• Ability to climb poles and comfortable working at heights and in confined or roadside environments
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift heavy materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
• Ability to climb, bend, kneel, and work in physically demanding conditions

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience operating line equipment and trucks
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license with air brakes
• Understanding of fiber and copper telecom systems

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.  We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.  Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications.  All hiring decisions involve human review.  This job posting is for an existing vacancy.