telecommunications technician

Allamani Technical Solutions; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Team building opportunities

Job summary

Allamani Technical Solutions in Canada is seeking a telecommunications technician for on-site service across multiple locations. You will inspect, test, and repair cable signals and related equipment at customer sites.

The role requires 1 year to less than 2 years of experience, a college diploma (1–2 years), English proficiency, and a valid driver's license with willingness to travel to various locations; strong communication and team skills are essential.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP diploma 1–2 years.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• On-site work with travel; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• 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
• 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

Skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (1–2 years)

Job description

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 setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service
• Willing to relocate
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Repair cable signals
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
• 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
• 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

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Commission

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth