telecommunications technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• 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
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone 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
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Aerial and underground cable lines
• Cable outlets

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunications equipment

Security and safety

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

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

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

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• 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?

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Morning

Experience

• Will train

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Piece work
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)

Other benefits

• Transportation provided by employer