Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Work setting
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Urban area
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On-site customer service
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Rural area
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Various locations
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Relocation costs not covered by employer
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Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
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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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Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
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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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Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
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Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
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Instruct apprentices
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Telephone system
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Computerized testing system
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Telecommunication system
Area of specialization
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Telephone installation and repair
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Switch network installation and repair
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Telecommunication service testing
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Telecommunications equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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
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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
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Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Cellular phone
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.