lineworker-technician - telecommunications
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Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Underground. Aerial. Tasks: Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Read blueprints to determine work requirements . Complete and maintain test and service reports. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems. Monitor safety area. Monitor safety conditions. Install underground wiring and cables. Install, lash and secure goods. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Air Brake (Z) Endorsement. Equipment and machinery experience: Fibre optics. Aerial and underground cable lines. Cables and winches. Vehicle and equipment experience: Reach trucks. Area of work experience: Equipment safety assessment. Security and safety: Criminal record 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. Repetitive tasks. Ability to distinguish between colours. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: 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: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Learning/training paid by employer. Parking available.