Cable Television Service Installation Technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service

Tasks

• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Determine work assignments
• Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Not required

Equipment and machinery experience

• Aerial and underground cable lines
• Amplifiers
• Cable outlets
• Converters
• Splitters

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• Driver’s validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term care insurance