About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Underground. Work setting: Testing. Various locations. Repair. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Service. Willing to relocate. Residential. Tasks: Repair cable signals. 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. Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults. Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software. Complete and maintain test and service reports. Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel. Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Determine work assignments. Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access. Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Computer and technology knowledge: Telecommunication system. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs). Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Leadership. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Accurate. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend.