telecommunications equipment technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Inspect trunking systems . Repair cable signals. Test trunking systems . 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. Complete and maintain test and service reports. Determine nature, cause and location of trouble. Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres. Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Determine work assignments. Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access. Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Leadership. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.