Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Installation
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Urban area
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On-site customer service
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Various locations
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Repair
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Service
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Willing to relocate
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Residential
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Repair cable signals
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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
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Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
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Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
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Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
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Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults
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Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
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Complete and maintain test and service reports
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Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
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Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
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Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
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Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Telephone system
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Computerized testing system
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Telecommunication system
Equipment and machinery experience
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Aerial and underground cable lines
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Cable outlets
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Splitters
Area of specialization
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Telephone installation and repair
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Switch network installation and repair
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Telecommunication service testing
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Telecommunications equipment
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Vehicle supplied by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
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Cellular phone
Personal suitability
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Client focus
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Team player
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Accurate
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Dependability
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.