Telecommunications technician, Peace River

Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Languages English

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

Installation

Urban area

Maintenance

On-site customer service

Rural area

Various locations

Repair

Service

Willing to relocate

Residential

Responsibilities

Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment

Repair cable signals

Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment

Repair or replace defective telephone equipment

Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software

Complete and maintain test and service reports

Determine nature, cause and location of trouble

Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel

Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment

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

Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Additional Information Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Willing to travel

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

Personal suitability

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Organized

Reliability

Team player

Accurate

Dependability

Benefits

Commission

Other Benefits

Team building opportunities

Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

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