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

Switch Network Installer and Repairer Specific Skills

Inspect and test trunking systems; Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres; Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software

Telephone Installer and Repairer Specific Skills

Repair or replace defective telephone equipment; Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware; Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults

Personal Suitability Team player; Client focus

Work Location Information

Various locations; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; Ability to distinguish between colours; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Tight deadlines

Transportation/Travel Information Willing to travel

Work Site Environment Outdoors

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Area of Specialization

Telephone installation and repair; Telecommunication service testing; Telecommunications equipment; Switch network installation and repair

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Languages English