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telecommunications technician

Cabco Communications Groupabout 15 hours ago
Dartmouth, NS
CA$41,600 - CA$47,840/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

About the role

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Work setting: Installation. On-site customer service. Rural area. Repair. Service. Residential. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Repair cable signals. Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. 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. Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. 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. Computer and technology knowledge: Telephone system. Computerized testing system. Telecommunication system. Equipment and machinery experience: Aerial and underground cable lines. Amplifiers. Cable outlets. Converters. Splitters. Area of specialization: Telephone installation and repair. Switch network installation and repair. Telecommunication service testing. Telecommunications equipment. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Willing to travel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Ability to distinguish between colours. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety harness. Cellular phone. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Organized. Reliability. Dependability. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Evening. Morning. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Pension plan. Piece work. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Travel insurance.

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