Koinonia is an end-to-end communication services provider across Australia, specialising in wireless and fixed-line telecommunications networks. We are an ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified business with a robust reputation in the industry. We deliver solutions for corporate clients and telecom operators, and we are looking for an experienced Telecommunications Linesworker to join our team.
About the Role
You will be based in Melbourne and will be required to work at project sites in Sydney and regional locations as projects require. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
- Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennas
- Installing and maintaining equipment for 4G and 5G technologies
- Installing and terminating Hybriflex cables, coaxial feeders and tails, earthing, cable trays, diplexers and combiners on towers
- Installing, testing and commissioning microwave dishes, including panning, alignment and full installs
- Performing RF testing, including VSWR, PIM and DTF testing
- Locating faults using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
- Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
- Installing cabling for telephone,
radio and computer transmission
- Completing handover documentation on site
- Working independently in safety-critical environments and within multi-disciplinary project teams
Essential Requirements
- At least 3 years of work experience in the telecommunications industry
- Hands-on tower-based field experience
- BTS installation and commissioning experience
- Experience installing and maintaining 4G and 5G equipment
- Experience in fault finding and RF testing (VSWR, PIM, DTF)
- High risk rigging licence
- Dogging licence
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP) licence
- Tower rescue qualification
- RF Electromagnetic Radiation Hazard (RADHAZ) awareness
- Construction White Card
- First Aid certification
- Current driver’s licence
- Willingness and availability to travel to Sydney and regional project sites as required
- Ability to complete Optus, Vodafone and Telstra online inductions
- Compliance with Australian technical, client and WHS/OHS standards
Desirable
- Experience with TPG, Telstra and Optus 3G/4G/5G networks
- Experience with Nokia and Ericsson equipment
How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief summary of your licences and tower experience to:
[email protected]
Koinonia Enterprises Pty Ltd
Head office: 36/65 Marigold Street, Revesby NSW 2212
Pay: $96,400.00 per year
Work Location: In person
📌 Telecommunications Linesworker (VIC) (Dandenong)
🏢 Koinonia Enterprises
📍 Dandenong