Lineman
AFL
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
We have a reputation in the fiber optics industry for consistently being at the forefront of technology and innovation. Want proof? We were founded in 1984 with a single product, fiber optic ground wire. Today, we sell thousands of products and services to multiple markets across the globe and have become a billion-dollar company in revenue. Not only do we have a track record for growth and financial stability, but we are also backed by Fujikura, a $6 billion company with a 128-year history of product innovation. With our culture of commitment and professional growth opportunities, AFL will give you the opportunity to reach new heights and take your career to the next level.
AFL has operations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.Responsibilities
- When required and if appropriately licensed and authorized, drive or operate construction equipment used on the jobsite to complete daily work assignments
- Clean and maintain all company vehicles and equipment assigned for use
- Understand how bucket truck operates
- Able to read construction plans
- Determine cable lengths and complete precons for appropriate reporting and sign offs
- Complete and adjust redline drawings accordingly
- Assist in placing aerial cables
- Place cables and multiports
- Lash cables, mulitports and regular spiderweb or PSP cables
- Place hardware, install mulitports and use lasher properly
- Record footage to place in production reports
- Assist in placing hardware:
- Hang strand and fibre/cable via a boom truck and/or pole climbing.
- Install anchors
- Place hardware properly including bolts and associated hardware to attach it to a single pole
- Complete production reports for submission to clients
- Complete timesheets that are both accurate and timely
- Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Enhance Organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment
- Adhere to and promotes the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL
- Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned
- Detail oriented – accuracy is required
- Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
- Results focused – driven to achieve
- Interpersonal skills – ability to work well on a team
- 1+ year of construction experience
- Capable of working in all temperatures and climates and in confined spaces
- Ability to travel to various site-based projects if required
- Physically demanding workload
- Work location: Work in locations that preclude the ability to return home
- Work hours: Shift work
- Traveling is required
- High School Diploma
- Valid Class 1, 3 or 5 Driver’s License
- Required Certifications & Licenses - Training on bucket safety and working aloft
- We Care: Our Employees are eligible to participate in our amazing Total Rewards
matching, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more.
- We Include: AFL is an equal opportunity employer that’s committed to accessible,
- We Develop: We enthusiastically support learning and advancement opportunities for
- We Reward: Abundant discounts with various retailers via our Work Perks Program.
- We have Fun! Employee Events throughout the Year!
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