cable installer - telecommunications

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.

Work setting:

• Installation.
• Maintenance.
• Rural area.
• Repair.
• Telecommunications company.
• Telephone company.
• Various locations.

Tasks:

• Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment.
• Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment.
• Repair cable signals.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment.
• Complete and maintain test and service reports.
• Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures.
• Install cable modems and software to enable Internet access.
• Maintain and repair aerial and underground transmission systems.
• Repair or replace faulty cables, power suppliers and amplifiers.
• Splice, join and connect wires.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Working at heights training.
• Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) clearance Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Vehicle supplied by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Other benefits:

Transportation provided by employer.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.