Telecommunication Line Technician

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. Confined spaces. 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 equipment to locate transmission faults. Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment. 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. Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Splice, join and connect wires. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Equipment and machinery experience: Coaxial line. Fibre optics. Copper. Aerial and underground cable lines. Splitters. 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: Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Team player. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day.