Communication Technician - Construction

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Telecommunications company
• Service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Inspect and test trunking systems
• Splice, join and connect wires
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Coaxial line
• Single line
• Copper

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available