installation and repair technician – telecommunications

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Inspect and test trunking systems
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Read and interpret blueprints

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Telephone system
• Computerized testing system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

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

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

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

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?