telecommunications technician

Jatin; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled telecommunications technician to diagnose and repair equipment faults, install and maintain telephone systems, and ensure service quality. The ideal candidate will have relevant education and experience in telecommunications, along with a valid driver's license. This role requires working in various urban and rural settings, providing on-site customer service.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of experience in telecommunications.
• Criminal record check required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment faults.
• Install and maintain telephone systems and wiring.
• Conduct service tests on customer lines.

Skills

Telecommunication system

Telephone system

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate

Job description

• 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
• At heights

Work setting

• Urban area
• Maintenance
• On-site customer service
• Rural area
• Various locations
• Service
• Residential

Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment

Computer and technology knowledge

• Telephone system
• Telecommunication system

Area of specialization

• Telephone installation and repair
• Switch network installation and repair
• Telecommunication service testing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking