Construction technician - telecommunications

Link-On Communications Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Toronto is seeking a skilled technician to install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in the field. This role involves working outdoors in various conditions while ensuring safety and quality standards. A valid driver's license and tools are required, with a focus on attention to detail and physical capabilities.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience is required.
• Valid driver's license and vehicle supplied by employer.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Determine nature, cause, and location of trouble.

Skills

Experience in outdoor installations

Attention to detail

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Coaxial line

Fibre optics

Tools

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground

Work setting

• Installation
• Maintenance
• Cable television company
• Repair
• Telecommunications company
• Telephone company
• Various locations
• Service

Tasks

• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
• Splice, join and connect wires

Equipment and machinery experience

• Coaxial line
• Fibre optics
• Single line
• Copper

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week