cellular telephone technician

Area of Specialization

• Telephone installation and repair

• Telecommunication service testing

• Switch network installation and repair

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Type of Systems

• Computerized testing system

• Telecommunication system

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Manual dexterity

• Attention to detail

• Ability to distinguish between colours

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Tight deadlines

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Flexibility

• Accurate

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Client focus

• Dependability

• Judgement

• Reliability

Telephone Installer and Repairer Specific Skills

• Repair or replace defective telephone equipment

• Install, arrange, remove and maintain telephone equipment, wiring and associated hardware

• Test installed telephone systems to locate transmission faults

Telecommunications Service Tester Specific Skills

• Determine nature, cause and location of trouble

• Complete and maintain test and service reports

• Operate computerized testing systems to conduct service tests on customer lines and equipment

• Initiate the dispatch of appropriate repair personnel

Telecommunications Equipment Technician Specific Skills

• Inspect and test operation of telecommunications equipment

• Diagnose and locate equipment faults, and adjust, replace or repair telecommunications equipment