telecommunications technician

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 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: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience
Work setting
Urban area
Rural area
Various locations
Relocation costs not covered by employer
Willing to relocate
Tasks
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
Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
Instruct apprentices
Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Tight deadlines
Attention to detail
Ability to distinguish between colours
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Manual dexterity
Weight handling
Up to + kg (20 lbs)
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Accurate
Dependability