telecommunications technician

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations

Tasks

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• Read and interpret blueprints

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telecommunications equipment

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week