Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years or equivalent experience

Work setting

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Urban area Rural area Various locations Relocation costs not covered by employer Willing to relocate

Tasks

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Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware Repair or replace defective telephone equipment Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults 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 Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres Instruct apprentices Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

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Telephone system Computerized testing system Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 lbs) Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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