telecommunications technician

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety harness
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
• Day

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available