cellular telephone technician

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Testing.
• Repair.
• Service.

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.
• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble.
• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel.

Computer and technology knowledge:

• Telephone system.
• Telecommunication system.

Area of specialization:

Telephone installation and repair.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.

Personal suitability:

Team player.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• On call.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.