telecommunications equipment installer

Overview

Languages

French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

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
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Switch network installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available