cable installer - telecommunications
Top Benefits
About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Dusty. All weather conditions. Work setting: Installation. Maintenance. Rural area. On-site customer service. Remote location. Repair. Telecommunications company. Testing. Various locations. Relocation costs covered by employer. Service. Commercial. Field location. Residential/client's home. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Repair cable signals. Test trunking systems . Test equipment to locate transmission faults. Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment. 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. Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems. Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers. Splice, join and connect wires. Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports. Ensure safety procedures are followed. Equipment and machinery experience: Coaxial line. Fibre optics. Aerial and underground cable lines. Amplifiers. Cable outlets. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Willing to travel. Travel expenses paid by employer. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Evening. Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Experience: Will train. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Workplace information: On the road job.