Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
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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 |
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 |
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 |