cable installer - telecommunications
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About the role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Installation. Urban area. Maintenance. Rural area. On-site customer service. Repair. Telecommunications company. Various locations. Service. Commercial. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Repair cable signals. Determine nature, cause and location of trouble. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Splice, join and connect wires. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Equipment and machinery experience: Coaxial line. Fibre optics. Single line. Copper. Security and safety: Bondable. Basic security clearance. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Financial benefits: Gasoline paid. Mileage paid.