telephone technician - telecommunications
About the role
Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Underground. Work setting: Installation. Maintenance. Repair. Service. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Repair cable signals. Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment. Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software. Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Equipment and machinery experience: Cable outlets. Area of specialization: Telephone installation and repair. Switch network installation and repair. Telecommunication service testing. Telecommunications equipment. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.