Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Repair
• Service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Test trunking systems
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
• 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
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Instruct apprentices
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Computerized testing system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing
• Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Accurate

Benefits

Other benefits

• Parking available