Installation and Repair technician-telecommunications

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights

Work setting

• Installation
• On-site customer service
• Testing
• Various locations
• Repair
• Service

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment
• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment
• Inspect operation of telecommunications equipment
• Analyze test results and adjust, change or repair switching system, network, associated equipment and software
• Complete and maintain test and service reports
• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment
• Determine work assignments
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Telecommunications equipment

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking