communication systems technician

Comtech (Communication Technologies) Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is looking for a skilled technician to diagnose, maintain, and install telecommunications equipment. The role requires 3 to 5 years of relevant experience and a high school diploma. Workers will engage in physical tasks at various locations, adhering to safety protocols.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Strong problem-solving skills in diagnosing equipment faults.
• Knowledgeable in telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Inspect operation and install telecommunications equipment.
• Maintain telephone equipment and wiring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Dependability

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
  
  

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Various locations
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
  
  

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system
  
  

Area of specialization

• Telecommunications equipment
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test
  
  

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
  
  

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
  
  

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
  
  

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player
• Dependability
  
  

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits
  
  

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  
  

Other Benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)