cellular telephone technician

Work setting

• Installation

Responsibilities

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
• Inspect and test trunking systems
• 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
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
• Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system

Area of work experience

• Repair

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized