telecommunication cable installer
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About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Work setting: Installation. Urban area. Maintenance. Rural area. Cable television company. On-site customer service. Repair. Telecommunications company. Telephone company. Testing. Various locations. Service. Commercial. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Repair cable signals. Test equipment to locate transmission faults. Determine nature, cause and location of trouble. 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. Splice, join and connect wires. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Computer and technology knowledge: Computerized testing system. Telecommunication system. Equipment and machinery experience: Coaxial line. Fibre optics. Single line. Copper. Aerial and underground cable lines. Amplifiers. Cable outlets. Converters. Splitters. Telecommunications equipment. Area of specialization: Telecommunication service testing. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Accurate. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Commission. Gasoline paid. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Piece work. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available.