telecommunications technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Repair
• Service
• Residential

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
• 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
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets

Area of specialization

• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year