Cellular telephone technician

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience
2 years to less than 3 years

On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Service

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair 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
• Train or assist in the training of other workers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player