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Compare Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers &

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
$51,700 $51,700
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
$35,000 $35,000

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

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Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

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Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Typical Level Of Training

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High school diploma or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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License required in some states

License required in some states

certification

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