installation and repair technician - telecommunications

RCOM COMMUNICATION LTD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Calgary seeks an entry-level technician to inspect and repair telecommunications equipment. You will operate testing systems, maintain service reports, and install modems. The ideal candidate has a college diploma and 1-2 years of related experience. This is a full-time role requiring a valid driver's license and the ability to work outdoors at heights.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with telecommunications equipment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment faults.
• Analyze test results and adjust network software.
• Install cable modems to enable Internet access.
• Maintain test and service reports.

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Team player

Education

College certificate or diploma (1 to 2 years)

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Work site environment: Outdoors; At heights

Work setting: Installation; On-site customer service; Testing; Various locations; Repair; Service

Responsibilities

• 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
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Determine work assignments
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization: Telecommunications equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information: Valid driver’s license

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Telecommunications

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