Telecommunications Rigger

Company Overview

A1 Communication Rigging Services is a telecommunications contracting firm based in Perth, Western Australia. They specialize in building towers, installing telecommunications equipment, performing upgrades, and maintenance. Their projects span metropolitan and regional Western Australia and serve telecommunications, infrastructure, and resources sectors with a commitment to safety, quality, and reliability.

Role Summary

The organization is hiring an experienced Telecommunications Rigger for full-time or casual roles, focusing on constructing telecom towers and installing, maintaining, and upgrading telecom equipment across various sites in Western Australia.

Primary Duties

• Assemble and construct telecommunications towers and related infrastructure.
• Climb and work safely on towers and other telecom structures.
• Install antennas, feeders, cabling, mounting brackets, and associated hardware.
• Conduct inspections and basic functional testing of deployed equipment.
• Assist in maintenance and fault detection operations.
• Participate in safety risk assessments, pre-start safety meetings, and toolbox talks.
• Collaborate closely with supervisors, field teams, and project managers to fulfill project goals and timelines.
• Ensure strict adherence to company, client, and site-specific safety regulations.

Employment Details

• Positions available on full-time and casual contracts.
• Hourly compensation ranges from $38 to $50 based on credentials and experience.
• Travel allowances are provided.
• Job locations cover metropolitan and regional areas within Western Australia.
• Remote work requiring travel and overnight stays away from home is expected.
• Some duties may occur outside regular working hours depending on project needs.

Mandatory Qualifications and Skills

• Current certification for Working at Heights.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Rigging High Risk Work Licence.
• Dogging High Risk Work Licence.
• Possession of a Construction White Card.
• Current Australian driver’s licence.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate at heights and comply with safety standards.
• Capability to interpret and follow work plans and instructions precisely.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel and stay away from home as required.

Preferred Additional Certifications and Experience

• Elevating Work Platform (EWP) High Risk Work Licence.
• Forklift High Risk Work Licence.
• Qualification or ticket in operating excavators.
• Certification in Confined Space Entry.
• Training in Tower Rescue techniques.
• Knowledge of Electromagnetic Equipment (EME) awareness.
• Experience working on mine sites.
• Proven background in telecommunications tower construction.
• Experience installing antennas, feeders, coaxial, and fiber optic cabling.
• Familiarity with telecom testing equipment and installation standards.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate must be safety-conscious, dependable, and effective working within small field teams. Comfort with outdoor work conditions and willingness to travel extensively within Western Australia, including overnight stays away from home, are essential.