telecommunications service tester

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Communications systems installation and repair technology
• Telecommunications management
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

• Arabic

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Repair
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Service
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems

Equipment and machinery experience

• Aerial and underground cable lines
• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets

Area of specialization

• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Workplace information

• On the road job

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees