Salary Breakdown
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Average
$49,730
ANNUAL
$23.91
HOURLY
Entry Level
$35,350
ANNUAL
$17.00
HOURLY
Mid Level
$48,270
ANNUAL
$23.21
HOURLY
Expert Level
$61,210
ANNUAL
$29.43
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
1,430
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Technician I
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Technician II
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Senior Installer
Supporting Programs
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
No Results
Top Expected Tasks
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
01
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
02
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
03
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
04
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
05
Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
06
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
07
Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
08
Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.
09
Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
10
Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Telecommunications
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Quality Control Analysis
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Visual Color Discrimination
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
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