Installation And Repair Technician – Telecommunications

Work Setting

• Urban area
• On-site customer service
• Various locations

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
• 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
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Communication Electrician Trade Certification

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Area of Specialization

• Switch network installation and repair
• 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
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability

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

Workplace information

• On the road job

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Gasoline paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits
• Tax-free savings account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program