telecommunications technician

SOLLIZB INC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a technician in Edmonton to ensure the proper installation and maintenance of telecommunications equipment. You will be responsible for inspecting, troubleshooting, and reporting on equipment performance. Ideal candidates should have a college diploma and versatile skill set including leadership and client focus. Safety gear and tools will be provided, and the role may require shift or on-call work.

Qualifications

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.
• Valid driver's license and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust telecommunications equipment.
• Install and maintain telephone equipment, wiring, and associated hardware.

Skills

Leadership

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Judgement

Reliability

Team player

Education

College or CEGEP certificate or diploma (1-2 years)

Tools

Safety equipment

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses

Safety harness

Job description

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

Work setting

• Maintenance
• Rural area
• Testing
• Various locations
• Service
• Residential

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
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel
• Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Evaluate and install computer hardware, networking software and operating system software
• Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
• Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software
• Report on the performance of computer systems and networks
• Monitor the performance of computer systems and networks

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
• 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
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment / gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Safety harness

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?