installation and repair technician - telecommunications

RCOM COMMUNICATION LTD; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company based in Calgary is seeking a skilled technician to inspect and test cable signals, diagnose equipment faults, and install necessary software for Internet access. The ideal candidate will have a certificate from a relevant program and 1-2 years of experience. This on-site role requires excellent communication skills and a valid driver's license, offering a mix of outdoor and installation tasks.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence is necessary.
• Experience with telecommunications equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Install cable modems to enable Internet access.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Team player

Education

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

Tools

Telecommunications equipment

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

On site

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

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
• 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 licence
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  
  

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player