Tower Foreman-Relocation Fort McMurray

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Tridon Communications is looking to add a Tower Forman to lead our crew supporting oil field, mining and heavy industry work local to Fort McMurray, Alberta. The successful candidate must have experience working on oil field sites and must be local to Fort McMurray Alberta. A relocation package will be provided for this role.

Job Summary

The Tower Foreman is responsible for building and maintaining communication towers, the safe installation of steel structures and wireless communication components, performing general ground procedures associated with installation, concrete foundations, plum & tension, crane direction, working with various antenna and transmission lines, identifying and selecting appropriate equipment for specific installations as well as climbing and working on poles, towers, lifts, and ladders or other support structures up to 500 feet.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years in lead hand or foreman role
• Experience working on oil sand sites,
• Someone who has a proven track record of working at heights,
• Experience working with Gin poles,
• Experience with Steel work
• Experience in Crane direction and Zoom Booms
• Experience working with hand and power tools and various electronic test equipment,
• Someone who has experience working in a highly safety sensitive environment
• Ability to manage a crew of tower climbers and tower technicians to assign and work and manage the project
• Computer acumen with the ability to use MS office suite and track timesheets, expenses approve hours for the crew

Must Haves:

• Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License with a clean driving record within the last 5 years (non-GDL)
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing on a regular and frequent basis for access to site
• Highschool Diploma
• Ability to travel throughout Alberta on a rotational basis for project work
• Physically fit
• Computer acumen
• Ability to communicate with Management and Clients in a professional manner

Nice to Haves:

• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Aerial Work Platform (OSSA accredited)
• Tower Climbing and Rescue certificate
• Confined Space Entry Training certificate (OSSA accredited)

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50lbs while climbing
• Ability to safely climb to heights up to 500 feet
• Ability to work at heights for extended periods of time in all types of weather
• Ability to safely and properly operate motor vehicles up to ¾ ton pickup
• Able to work regular shifts of up to 12 hours (or more in special circumstances)

About Us:

Tridon Communications is a full solution Telecom Systems Integrator with CSA certification and licensed by APEGA. Our Engineering, Radio Communications, Data Communications, Security, Mobility, and Tower Divisions collaborate with customers to build custom solutions for their wireless communication needs. We have been supplying wireless communication products and services to Alberta industry since 1981. We operate eight service shops in Fort McMurray, Edmonton, Edson, Hinton, Calgary, Athabasca, Saskatoon & Terrace British Columbia.

Tridon Offers:

• Competitive Wages
• Company paid benefits
• Company RRSP Matching
• Additional paid days off for Years of Service
• On the job training
• Manufacturer provided training
• Opportunity to advance and grow within a rapidly growing Company

We Are A:

• MOTOROLA Platinum Service Centre
• KENWOOD Authorized Dealer
• TELUS Customer Care Centre
• State of the Art CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Certified Repair Centre
• COR Certified Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience working on oil sand sites?

Experience:

• Lead Hand/Foreman: 5 years (preferred)
• Working at Heights: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Residency/Permit (required)

Work Location: In person