lineman/woman, telecommunications

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience Work site environment Outdoors At heights Work setting Installation Urban area Maintenance Rural area Repair Telecommunications company Testing Various locations Tasks Install and maintain aerial and underground telephone equipment Read blueprints to determine work requirements Test equipment to locate transmission faults Install trunking systems, circuits and equipment Instruct apprentices Complete and maintain test and service reports Determine nature, cause and location of trouble Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures Determine work assignments 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 CPR Certificate First Aid Certificate Air Brake (Z) Endorsement Equipment and machinery experience Coaxial line Fibre optics Single line Copper Aerial and underground cable lines Splitters Specialization or experience Green economy sector Security and safety Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Vehicle supplied by employer Willing to travel Travel expenses paid by employer Willing to travel for extended periods Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Ability to distinguish between colours Handling heavy loads Combination of sitting, standing, walking Physically demanding Bending, crouching, kneeling Manual dexterity Own tools/equipment Steel-toed safety boots Personal suitability Flexibility Judgement Organized Reliability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Team player Screening questions Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Do you have the above-indicated required certifications? What is your current field of study? Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Financial benefits Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Other benefits Other benefits Transportation provided by employer