telecommunications technician

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

Job summary

A telecommunications services company in Toronto is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose and repair telecommunication equipment. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience and a college diploma. The role involves installing, maintaining, and testing phone systems. The work environment is fast-paced, and strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in telecommunications equipment.
• Ability to work aloft on poles and ladders.
• Proficient in conducting service tests.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair telecommunications equipment.
• Install and maintain phone equipment and wiring.
• Complete and maintain service reports.

Skills

Diagnosing and locating faults

Operating testing systems

Installing telecommunications equipment

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Education: College/CEGEP

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
• 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
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Team player

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 35 hours per week