technician, telecommunications

HDP Network Solutions Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications service provider is seeking a skilled technician in Ajax, Ontario, with over 5 years of experience in installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems. The candidate must have strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to distinguish colors. This position includes benefits such as a health care plan, paid training, and life insurance.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Learning / training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more in telecommunications.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation.
• Criminal record check and basic security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment.
• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Instruct apprentices and operate computerized testing systems.

Skills

Leadership

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Telecommunication system

Power tools

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Service
• Residential
• Telecommunication carrier
• Commercial building
• Data centre

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Inspect trunking systems
• Repair cable signals
• Test trunking systems
• 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
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• 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
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Install electromechanical, analog and digital trunking systems, circuits and equipment in telecommunications central offices and switching centres
• Instruct apprentices
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Determine work assignments
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Type of product

• Power tools

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telecommunication system

Technical experience

• Fibre optics

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence
• Own transportation
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available