Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers

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

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$40,180

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers do

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Construction • Information Technology • Renewable Resources and Energy

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Electrical • Facilities Maintenance • Network Cable Installation • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Information Technology • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • Petroleum Technician • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Weatherization

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Work Context

  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Contact With Others
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Telephone

Tools

  • Stripping tools
  • Signal generators
  • Security cameras
  • Screwdrivers
  • Levels

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Email software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Workforce management system software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening

Knowledge

Communications
telecommunications
multimedia
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 60% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 14% Post-secondary certificate
  • 13% Less than high school diploma

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Security & Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Government Property Inspectors & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Arecibo Job Corps

    Garrochales, Puerto Rico

ACT & College

  • Academy of Careers and Technology

    Beckley, WV

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

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

Values

  • Support
  • Relationships
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Telecommunications Line Installers & Repairers across the country typically make.

$19.32 / hour
$40,180 /year

Entry Level

$31.08 / hour
$64,640 /year

Median Level

$48.62 / hour
$101,120 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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