Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Will train
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Work setting
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Installation
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Urban area
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Maintenance
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Rural area
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Cable television company
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On-site customer service
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Remote location
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Repair
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Telecommunications company
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Telephone company
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Testing
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Various locations
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Service
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Commercial
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
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Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment
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Repair cable signals
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Test equipment to locate transmission faults
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Complete and maintain test and service reports
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Determine nature, cause and location of trouble
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Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
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Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets
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Determine work assignments
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Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
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Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems
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Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers
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Splice, join and connect wires
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Repair or replace defective telephone equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Working at heights training
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Coaxial line
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Fibre optics
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Aerial and underground cable lines
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Amplifiers
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Cable outlets
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Converters
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Splitters
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own transportation
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Repetitive tasks
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Tools
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Safety equipment/gear
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Steel-toed safety boots
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Hard hat
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Safety glasses/goggles
Personal suitability
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Flexibility
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Judgement
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Organized
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Reliability
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Initiative
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.