Rigger at MacTay Consulting

Job Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and towers and safely and efficiently complete various job duties at elevated heights with supervision.
• Erect telecommunication tower components using cables, ropes, pulleys & other equipment.
• Installation of cables, antennas, microwave dishes and other communications equipment
• Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers.
• Remove, install, and repair aerial telecommunication transmission and distribution antenna, equipment, and associated hardware.
• Remove, install, and repair various types and sizes of telecommunication cables and lines including fiber optic, coaxial and DC power.
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines.
• Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required.
• Perform repairs and emergency repairs and restore services when required.
• Understand instructions to the work order and plans.
• Assist the team leader in his duties as required.
• Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
• Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required.
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines.
• Understand and strictly adhere to established Ericsson and customer quality requirements without deviation.
• Other duties as assigned by team leader.

Basic Requirements

• Years of Experience 1 - 4.
• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• Must successfully complete Ericsson’s tower training program at required level.
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed.
• Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge.
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons.
• Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations.
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment.
• Knowledge of networking principals, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing.
• Working knowledge of telecommunication construction.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.