Telecommunications Equipment Technician Specific Skills

Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment; Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment

Telecommunications Service Tester Specific Skills

Determine nature, cause and location of trouble; Complete and maintain test and service reports; Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment; Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Work Location Information Rural area; Urban area; Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety harness

Security and Safety Criminal record check

Type of Drafting Shop drawings

Type of Systems Telecommunication system

Work Setting Construction

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Area of Specialization Telecommunications equipment

Additional Skills

Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages; Read and interpret blueprints; Welding experience; Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures; Work from man-lift mobile equipment, cranes and other lifting equipment

Business Equipment and Computer Applications AutoCAD

Area of Work Experience Metal cutting; Fabrication

Specific Skills

Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment and assemblies; Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems; Install, maintain and repair electronic equipment; Inspect and test electrical equipment and apparatus; Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults; Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports; Erect and maintain steel, wood or concrete poles, towers and guy wires

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English