Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
85 alternate job titles:
Aerial Installer
Aerial Lineman
Block Cableman
Broadband Cable Installer
Broadband Cable Specialist
Broadband Technician
Buried Wire Technician
Cable Assembler
Cable Inspector
Cable Installation Tech (Cable Installation Technician)
Cable Installer
Cable Layer
Cable Mechanic
Cable Repairer
Cable Splicer
Cable Systems Installer
Cable Systems Maintainer
Cable Technician
Cable Television Installer (Cable TV Installer)
Cable Television Technician (Cable TV Tech)
Cable Tester
Cable Wirer
Cableman
CCTV Technician (Closed-circuit Television Technician)
Climber
Coax Splicer
Combination Man
Combination Technician
Conduit Installer
Conduit Mechanic
Conduit Worker
Customer Service Technician
Fiber Optic Splicer
Fiber Optic Technician
Fiber Splicer
Fiber Technician
Field Service Technician
FIOS Line Installer (Fiber Optic Service Line Installer)
Installation and Repair Technician (I and R Technician)
Installer
Installer Technician
Jointer
Line Inspector
Line Installer
Line Mechanic
Line Repairer
Line Service Tech (Line Service Technician)
Line Tester
Lineman
Low Voltage Cable Technician (Low Voltage Cable Tech)
Low Voltage Technician (Low Voltage Tech)
Network Cable Installer
Network Cabler
Outside Plant Technician
Overhead Utility Installer Technician
Power Line Installer and Repairer
Reel Cart Operator
Reel Man
Reel Worker
Service Technician
Splicer
Splicing Technician
Structured Cabling Technician (Structured Cabling Tech)
Submarine Cable Equipment Technician
Telecommunication Lines Repairer
Telecommunications Installer
Telecommunications Line Installer
Telecommunications Technician
Telegraph Lineman
Telephone Cable Splicer
Telephone Lineman
Telephone Lines Repairer
Telephone Lineworker
Telephone Technician (Phone Technician)
Television Cable Installer
Television Installer
Toll Line Mechanic
Toll Lineman
Toll Patrolman
Underground Utility Installer Technician
Utility Locator
Utility Technician
Wire Splicer
Wire Stretcher
Wire Technician
Salary Information
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers: $70,500 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Travel to work sites to perform installation, repair or maintenance work. | General |
| Inspect telecommunications equipment to identify problems. | General |
| Connect electrical components or equipment. | General |
| Measure equipment outputs. | General |
| Test communications equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Install audio or communications equipment. | General |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | General |
| Climb equipment or structures to access work areas. | General |
| Lay cables to connect equipment. | General |
| Explain use of products or services. | General |
| Collect payments for goods or services. | General |
| Calculate requirements for equipment installation or repair projects. | General |
| Move large objects using heavy equipment. | General |
| Dig holes or trenches. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Analyze test or performance data to assess equipment operation. | Analysis |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Compact materials to create level bases. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Cisco IOS | Operating system software |
| Customer relationship management CRM software | Customer relationship management CRM software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Mapcom systems M4 | Facilities management software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| Ping tools | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software | Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Workforce management system software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Slack | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| ARINC Fiber Optics Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| ARINC Fiber Optics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| BICSI Installer 1 | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| BICSI Installer 2, Copper | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| BICSI Technician | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| Broadband Premises Expert | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Broadband TelecomCenter Specialist | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Broadband Transport Specialist | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol | ETA International | Not Available |
| Business Class Services Specialist | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Business Class Services Specialist v2.0 | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Cable Splicing Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Instructor | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Specialist - Outside Plant | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Connectors | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Design | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Splicing | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Specialist/Testing | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Fiber Optic Technician - Home/Premise/Curb/Node | The Fiber Optic Association Inc. | Not Available |
| Data Cabling Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Designer | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Evaluation & Endface Cleaning | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Technician - Outside Plant | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Technician-Inside Plant | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber To Any Antenna | ETA International | Not Available |
| Inside Electrical Craft Certification | Electrical Training Alliance | Not Available |
| Junior Telecommunications Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Wireless Communications | ETA International | Not Available |
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