Telecommunications Field Surveyor/Lineworker

Skytech Group Pty Ltd provides telecommunication, communication infrastructure, field services, civil construction, hydro excavation and asbestos removal related services across Australia. We are based in Bundoora VIC and seeking a full-time and ongoing Telecommunications Field Surveyor/Linesworker.

The base salary offered is $80,000 - $90,000 per annum (excluding superannuation). 

The Telecommunications Field Surveyor/Linesworker will perform the following duties:

• Examine field surveys, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed.

• Install and maintain aerial lines, conduits and telecommunications equipment.

• Test and maintain aerial and underground wires and cables.

• Escalate risks and problem solving to minimize the impact of any issues that arise.

• Coordinate professional traffic management and site set-ups by subcontractors.

• Work in conjunction with employees, sub-contractors, engineering, HSE and quality team to ensure safe, on-time and cost-effective construction solutions.

• Provide field supervision to deliver work packages end to end: mobilization, pipe proving, pit and location validation data, civil management: high pressure flush, civil blockage repairs, asbestos and plastic pit remediation.

• Understanding and implementing ‘NBN-CON-STD-3188 NBN Build Standards.

• Manage subcontractor compliance e.g., documentation, workmanship, quality.

• Managing and maintaining data inputted into GIS Survey Platform.

• Provide in-field progress updates.

• Report and escalate issues through to management for further discussion.

• Liaise with engineering team and provide civil solutions and fibre re-designs while working with the engineering team, to achieve efficient constructable solutions.

The applicant must have the following skills/experience requirements:

• Degree qualifications in IT, Construction management or Engineering preferred

• 2-5 years’ experience in a Telecommunications Design/Engineering and Construction environment

• Advanced knowledge of general Microsoft IT Applications

• Planning and project management skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate across a broad spectrum of stake holders

• High level numerical analysis skills and the ability to provide clear conclusions and recommendations on complex issues

• Strong work ethic and a disciplined approach

• Knowledge of property and leasing matters within a telecommunications environment

• An interest in communications and information technology