Wireman/woman - Telecommunications

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 30 to 45 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Will train
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- On-site customer service
- Various locations
**Tasks**:

- Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
- Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
- Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware
- Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Telephone system
- Telecommunication system
**Area of specialization**:

- Switch network installation and repair
- Telecommunications equipment
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Vehicle supplied by employer
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Ability to distinguish between colours
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Excellent oral communication
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Dependability
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Financial benefits**:

- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Team building opportunities