lineman-technician/linewoman-technician - telecommunications

Education: College/CEGEP. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Work setting: Installation. Urban area. Maintenance. Rural area. Cable television company. On-site customer service. Remote location. Repair. Telecommunications company. Telephone company. Testing. Various locations. Service. Tasks: Inspect and test cable signals and associated equipment. Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment. Read blueprints to determine work requirements . Repair cable signals. Test trunking systems . Test equipment to locate transmission faults. Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment. Determine nature, cause and location of trouble. Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures. Connect, disconnect and relocate cable outlets. Determine work assignments. 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. Repair or replace defective telephone equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Communication Electrician Trade Certification. Community Antenna Television Technician Trade Certification. Working at heights training. Equipment and machinery experience: Coaxial line. Fibre optics. Copper. Aerial and underground cable lines. Amplifiers. Cable outlets. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Drug test. Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Vehicle supplied by employer. Willing to travel. Willing to travel for extended periods. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Repetitive tasks. Ability to distinguish between colours. Handling heavy loads. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Own tools/equipment: Safety equipment/gear. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety harness. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Judgement. Organized. Reliability. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required. Overtime available. Workplace information: On the road job. Location Sherbrooke , QC J2C 6T4 Work location On the road Salary $ 34.65 HOUR hourly / 30 to 50 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, On call, Flexible hours, Overtime available Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source Job Bank #3647246 Various locations Sherbrooke, QC