Telecommunications technician

Overview

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment:
Outdoors. Work setting:
Various locations.
Responsibilities   Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
Repair cable signals.
Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment.
Inspect 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.
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.
Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment.
Determine work assignments.
Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access.
Qualifications and Experience

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.
Work Conditions   Fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Ability to distinguish between colours.
Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Manual dexterity.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal and Professional Attributes   Client focus.
Efficient interpersonal skills.
Flexibility.
Judgement.
Reliability.
Team player.
Accurate.
Dependability.
Employment Terms   Evening.
Morning.
On call.
Day.
Weekend.
Overtime available.

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