Rigger

TABONO CONSULT

JOB ROLE: RIGGER

LOCATION: DAR ES SALAAM

REPORTS TO:  SITE SUPERVISOR

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Climb ladders and towers and safely and efficiently complete various job duties at elevated heights with supervision
• Erect telecommunication tower components using cables, ropes, pulleys & other equipment
• Installation of cables, antennas, microwave dishes and other communications equipment
• Install pinwheels, structural steel, cable tray, conduits, antenna mounts, antennas, transmission lines and ancillary equipment on communication towers
• Remove, install, and repair aerial telecommunication transmission and distribution antenna, equipment, and associated hardware
• Remove, install, and repair various types and sizes of telecommunication cables and lines including fiber optic, coaxial and DC power
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
• Perform various audits and tests, upgrades and maintenance when required
• Perform repairs and emergency repairs and restore services when required
• Understand instructions to the work order and plans
• Assist the team leader in his duties as required
• Apply the rules of Health and Safety at work
• Utilize winches and capstan to move loads as required
• Understand and strictly adhere to safety practices and guidelines
• Understand and strictly adhere to established customer quality requirements without deviation
• Other duties as assigned by team leader

Basic Requirements:

• Must successfully complete tower training program at required level
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours (i.e., shift work), to include nights and weekends, if needed
• Self-starter with desire and ability to learn and retain knowledge
• Must be a team player and have excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English language for safety reasons
• Ability to exercise flexibility in challenging and/or perplexing situations
• Ability to multi-task and maintain composure in stressful and demanding work environment
• Knowledge of networking principals, Ethernet standards, power systems, and cable testing
• Working knowledge of telecommunication construction.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Years of Experience 1 to 4.