telecommunications lineman/woman
1 week ago
Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
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Outdoors
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At heights
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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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
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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Read blueprints to determine work requirements
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Repair cable signals
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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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Determine work assignments
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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
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Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
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Coaxial line
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Fibre optics
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Copper
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Aerial and underground cable lines
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Amplifiers
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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Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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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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Handling heavy loads
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Physically demanding
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
Own tools/equipment
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Steel-toed safety boots
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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Excellent oral communication
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Initiative
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
