communication systems technician

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service
• Residential

Responsibilities

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
• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Inspect, test and repair cable signals and associated equipment
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Equipment and machinery experience

• Cable outlets
• Splitters

Area of specialization

• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Accurate
• Dependability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Stocks/shares

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Other benefits