Telecommunications Technician: Field Install & Troubleshooting

Sk Vvt Road Work Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SK VVT Road Works Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks an experienced Telecommunications Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telecommunications equipment and related infrastructure across residential and commercial environments.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, installing equipment, cabling, fault finding with testers, maintenance, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards and WHS.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Certificate IV or relevant higher degree qualifications.
• Two years of experience as a Telecommunications Technician.
• Three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Examine technical drawings, plans, specifications and work areas to determine installation requirements and connections for telecommunications equipment.
• Install, configure and commission telecommunications equipment, including telephone systems, switchboards, and data transmission equipment.
• Install and connect telecommunications cabling for telephone, radio, computer and data transmission systems.
• Locate, diagnose and investigate faults using testing instruments such as multimeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters and transmission measuring equipment.
• Test telecommunications equipment and systems using electronic testing instruments to identify faults and verify operational performance.
• Adjust, replace, maintain and repair defective telecommunications components, equipment and connections.
• Attach, connect and terminate wires and cables to telecommunications appliances and equipment as per specifications.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance of telecommunications equipment to ensure reliable operation.
• Install, test and maintain telecommunications equipment and cabling at customer premises, commercial buildings and network sites.
• Configure and test telecommunications devices and data transmission equipment to ensure correct functionality and connectivity.
• Interpret technical specifications and installation requirements to ensure correct installation.
• Prepare technical reports and maintenance records detailing installation, faults, repairs and testing results.
• Provide technical assistance to customers regarding operation and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all activities comply with Australian telecommunications standards and WHS requirements.

Education

Certificate III or Certificate IV or higher

Two years experience as Telecommunications Technician

Three years experience substitute

Job description

SK VVT Road Works Pty Ltd in Sydney seeks an experienced Telecommunications Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair telecommunications equipment and related infrastructure across residential and commercial environments.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, installing equipment, cabling, fault finding with testers, maintenance, reporting, and ensuring compliance with Australian standards and WHS.