Overview
Languages
English
Education
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No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience
Will train
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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At heights
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Confined spaces
Work setting
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Installation
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Urban area
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Maintenance
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On-site customer service
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Rural area
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Testing
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Various locations
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Repair
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Service
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Repair cable signals
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
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Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
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Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
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Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
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Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
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Complete and maintain test and service reports
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Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
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Inspect and test trunking systems
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Instruct apprentices
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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Read and interpret blueprints
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Determine work assignments
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Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Aerial and underground cable lines
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Amplifiers
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Cable outlets
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Converters
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Splitters
Area of specialization
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Telecommunication service testing
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Telecommunications equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Manual dexterity
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Cellular phone
Personal suitability
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Leadership
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Gasoline paid
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Mileage paid
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Night shift premium
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Piece work
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.