Job Description: Join our dynamic team as a Telecom Technician and play a vital role in installing, maintaining, and repairing and upgrading fiber/cable systems that keep our networks running smoothly. This energetic position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge fiber/cable infrastructure, low voltage systems, and equipment. You will be instrumental in ensuring reliable communication services by deploying and troubleshooting complex telecom solutions across diverse environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about technology and connectivity, this role is your perfect match! Education • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate • or equivalent experience Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On the road Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee. Work site environment • Outdoors • At heights Work setting • Installation • Urban area • Maintenance • Repair • Testing • Various locations • Service Responsibilities Tasks • Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment • Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment • Read blueprints to determine work requirements • Repair cable signals • Test trunking systems • Test equipment to locate transmission faults • Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment • Instruct apprentices • Complete and maintain test and service reports • Determine nature, cause and location of trouble • Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures • Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets • Determine work assignments • Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers • Splice, join and connect wires • Repair or replace defective telephone equipment Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses • Communication Electrician Trade Certification • Working at heights training • CPR Certificate • First Aid Certificate • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience • Coaxial line • Fibre optics • Single line • Copper • Aerial and underground cable lines • Cable outlets • Converters • Splitters • Trunking system Security and safety • Criminal record check • Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information • Valid driver's licence • Vehicle supplied by employer • Willing to travel • Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities • Fast-paced environment • Tight deadlines • Attention to detail • Repetitive tasks • Ability to distinguish between colours • Handling heavy loads • Combination of sitting, standing, walking • Physically demanding • Bending, crouching, kneeling • Manual dexterity Own tools/equipment • Safety equipment/gear • Steel-toed safety boots • Hard hat • Safety glasses/goggles Personal suitability • Flexibility • Judgement • Organized • Reliability • Client focus • Efficient interpersonal skills • Excellent oral communication • Excellent written communication • Initiative • Team player Benefits Health benefits • Dental plan • Disability benefits • Health care plan • Vision care benefits Financial benefits • Gasoline paid • Piece work Other benefits • Parking available
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