telephone technician

TELESURF COMMUNICATION LTD.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a skilled technician to inspect, install, and maintain telephone and internet systems. The role requires working in various locations, often at heights, and involves diagnosing equipment faults and ensuring optimal performance of telecommunications systems.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of college or CEGEP education required.
• Basic security clearance needed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment faults.
• Install and maintain telephone systems and wiring.

Skills

Inspection

Diagnosis

Telecommunications Equipment Maintenance

Education

College or CEGEP diploma

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

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

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• 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
• 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
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Determine work assignments
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking