Field Operations Technician
Akkodis
Now Hiring: Telecommunications Rigger / Field Operations Rigger | Location: Canberra
We're recruiting an experienced Telecommunications Rigger to support reactive, preventative & corrective maintenance and upgrades across mobile network infrastructure (2G/3G/4G/5G).
What you'll be doing
- Reactive/corrective maintenance across sites, antennas, feeders, DC systems & site support systems
- Rigging & lifting activities: load assessment, slinging, cables/pulleys/tackle, temporary jib/derrick setup (as required)
- Preventative maintenance aligned to timeframes & quality metrics
- Site infrastructure support: temporary fixes (fences/obstructions), alarms/lights/fuses/AC troubleshooting
- Generator operations: refuelling, run-hours logging, and temporary generator connection to site
- Site folders/documentation + fault reporting + spare parts handling/storage
- After-hours / weekend on-call support as per business needs
- Maintain WHS compliance and safe work practices at all times
What we're looking for
- Strong telecom rigging background (or construction riggers with steel fixing experience considered)
- Comfortable climbing and working on towers (up to and above 100m) + medically/physically fit
- Fault analysis/diagnosis & corrective actions experience
- Preferred: Sweep testing and Distance To Fault + troubleshooting RTWP/MIMO/VSWR (advantage)
- MUST have Australian experience + valid work rights (PR/Citizen/permit to work)
Essential certificates (must have)
Rigger/Dogman
Working at Heights + Tower Rescue
First Aid & CPR
White Card
RF Hazard Awareness
Australian Driver ' s Licence
Advantage (nice to have)
- Broadcast Australia (BA) certification
- EWP Operator
Interested? Apply via: Preetika on +61 28028 3141 OR ***email_hidden***