cellular telephone technician

Work setting

• On-site customer service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability