communication systems technician

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment

Type of Product

• Telephone or cellular phone

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player