Cable Placer

We are one of Western Canada's leading telecommunications contractors, servicing major clients such as Telus, Shaw, Bell, and many others. WPT is positioned to continue its significant growth as our partner clients undertake large scale capital projects to expand Canada's telecom infrastructure. Our reputation for industry-leading quality and efficiency has made us a long-standing contractor of choice.

Our people truly are key to our success, so we work hard to attract, develop, and retain great team members. We invest in your development path – coaching, mentoring, and training continuously to help grow your capabilities, competencies, and confidence.

We are looking for a motivated and productivity-driven Cable Placer to join our expanding team!

Job Duties

• Place and pull various telecommunication cables including copper, coax, and fibre on both aerial and underground infrastructure. Enter telecommunication manholes for the purpose of installing telecommunication cables
• Install, remove, and transfer aerial telecom structure such as hydro poles, steel strands, lashing wire, fibre cable, etc.
• Install telecom pedestals and vaults
• Read and interpret telecom design prints and update based on progress, changes, and field findings
• Drive and maneuver large vehicles/equipment such as bucket trucks, flat decks, and reel trailers in tight spaces and easement locations
• Climb hydro and telecommunication poles using spurs with climbing belt, and ladders with harness
• Maintain a driving log, keep a clean and organized vehicle, perform daily vehicle inspections, and participate in daily FLHAs
• Perform other duties as requested

Essential Attributes For Success

We live and breathe our 6 core values. They are essential not just for each individual’s success in their role, but also for the success of WP Telectronics as a whole.

• Prioritize Safety – No job is so urgent or important that it can’t be done safely. Safety is in every decision and every action that we do
• Do the Right Thing – Act with integrity in all situations
• Be the Best – Never settle for good enough when it comes to productivity, quality, or safety.
• Find a Better Way – Challenge the status quo. Without sacrificing safety, always look for a way to be a little bit more efficient, a little bit more productive, and produce a higher quality product
• Support Each Other – Everyone has a part to play in our team’s success
• Welcome the Challenge – Solving tough problems is what we do. It’s what separates us from the rest of the industry. Embrace the challenge and enjoy the ride

Aside from having attributes that are in line with our core values, one other essential “must-have” is your ability to travel. WP Telectronics has projects all over Canada. We need road warriors who can go where the projects are. A typical shift rotation is 21 days on, 10 days off

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Class 5 License and own transportation
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Experience operating heavy machinery and driving large vehicles such as bucket trucks, flat decks, and reel trailers
• Comfortable working in heights using ladders and bucket vans (up to 40ft)
• Comfortable working inside confined spaces such as telecom manholes and service vaults
• Current Confined Space Entry, First Aid, and/or Fall Protection Certification is an asset

What’s In It For You?

• Industry leading wages based on a piece rate pay structure
• Extensive benefit plan
• Comprehensive technical and safety training, with coaching and mentorship support for career growth
• Being a part of a company with a reputation for being the best at what they do in one of the largest industries in Canada

Wages

• Although pay will vary due to the piece rate structure, Cable Placers on average make $400-$600 per day

Training

• Training will comprise of on-the-job training and shadowing with another crew as a Telecom Technician. Training pay is $22/hour. Training timeline is roughly 1-2 months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $400.00-$600.00 per day

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Are you able to legally work in Canada? Please indicate your level of citizenship (work visa, Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime for which you have not been pardoned?
• Are you comfortable working with heights up to 60 feet?
• Are you comfortable working in confined spaces?
• Do you have experience operating large commercial vehicles and pulling trailers? Please describe your experience.

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 License (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: On the road