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Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Also called: Combination Technician, Installation and Repair Technician (I and R Technician), Lineman, Service Technician

What they do:

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

On the job, you would:
  • Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
  • Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
  • Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
On the job, you'll need:

Communications

  • telecommunications
  • multimedia

Business

  • customer service

Arts and Humanities

  • English language

Safety and Government

  • public safety and security

Basic Skills

  • talking to others
  • thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Verbal

  • communicate by speaking
  • listen and understand what people say

Hand and Finger Use

  • keep your arm or hand steady
  • hold or move items with your hands

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Self Control
  • Integrity
  • Stress Tolerance

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Cloud-based data access and sharing software

  • Slack

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Bright.

New job opportunities are very likely in the future. This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

Median Annual Salary: $60,580

Education

High school diploma/GED or certificate after high school is usually needed.