Telecommunications Trades Workers

What the job involves

• Examining drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
• Locating faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment
• Attaching wires and cables to appliances
• Adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments
• Installing cabling for telephone, radio, pay TV and computer transmission
• Joining cables and sealing sheaths with lead and thermoplastic
• Erecting, testing and maintaining aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae
• Installing telecommunications equipment and appliances such as telephones, switchboards and data transmission equipment

Key values of workers in Telecommunications Trades Workers

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Telecommunications Trades Workers

• Repairing

  Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Quality Control Analysis

  Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.