Telecommunications Field Technician

**Working at Polar Communications**
Working at Polar Communications is about pride and ownership from top to bottom, from every employee. It's what drives us to be the best in class in all that we do. We also know that we are nothing without our people, and the families that support them. With excellent benefits, hands-on training and a commitment to safety that gets you home to your family at the end of the day, let Polar be the place where you can fulfill your career aspirations.
**Summary**
(Please note, this job posting is for our Edmonton Location)
We are hiring individuals who are looking for or have experience in fiber optic cable placement primarily underground and who have the ability to be insured and drive our company vehicles. This is an entry level labour job. Training is provided on the job. Individuals who excel in this role may get exposure to and/or training on Horizontal Drilling equipment.
**Essential Functions**
- General labor to support the installation, repair and replacement of aerial and underground telecommunications lines
- Follow company safety standards, policies and procedures at all times
- Aspire to work in a team environment with increased responsibly being expected
**Qualifications**
- **MUST** provide a driver’s abstract and confirm a minimum 3 years continuous current insurance with no claims or convictions on record
- Must be ok with working out of town with extended possible overnight stays. Some jobs may be out of province
- Grade 12 or GED
- 1+ year of construction experience preferred
**Skills and Abilities**
- Must be comfortable with heights and working outdoors in all weather conditions year round
- Hand tool experience (IE Drills, saws, jackhammers, ECT) an asset
- 6 months experience operating trucks and trailers preferred
- Must be able to lift up to 40lbs
**Salary**:
Starting wage up to $25
**Salary**:
$20.00-$25.00 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum of 3 continuous years with a driver's license with no more than 1 minor conviction?
- Do you have 3 continuous years of insurance and is your driving record free of at-fault insurance claims for the past 3 years?
- The starting wage is up to 25$/an hour. Is this within your salary expectations?
- This position is for a Full Time, permanent position and often requires overtime hours and a flexible schedule. Are you able to fulfill these conditions of employment?
- This position will require travel and possible overnight stays. Is this something you are able to accommodate?
Work Location:
In person