telecommunications technician

Advanced Computers; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Toronto is seeking a technician to diagnose and maintain telecommunications systems. This role requires physical dexterity, experience in troubleshooting, and the ability to conduct tests and repairs on various equipment. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of telecommunications systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults.
• Install and maintain telecommunications equipment.
• Test telephone systems and analyze results.
• Repair or replace faulty cables and equipment.

Skills

Diagnosing equipment faults

Adjusting and repairing telecommunications equipment

Maintaining telephone systems

Analyzing test results

Job description

• Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years

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
• 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
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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