Installation and Repair Technician - Telecommunications
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Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair

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
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

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

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• 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?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Workplace information

• On the road job

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