telecommunication line construction technician
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About the role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Tasks: Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Read blueprints to determine work requirements . Test equipment to locate transmission faults. Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment. Instruct apprentices. Complete and maintain test and service reports. 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. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Organized. Efficient interpersonal skills. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Other benefits: Free parking available.