Occupation information for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line... United States

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Typical education needed for entry: Postsecondary certificate

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

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• Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints.
• Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
• Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
• Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
• Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
• Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks.
• Drive crew trucks to and from work areas.
• Test connections to ensure that power supplies are adequate and that communications links function.
• Inspect equipment on a regular basis to ensure proper functioning.
• Note differences in wire and cable colors so that work can be performed correctly.

Tools:

• Adjustable wrenches
• Cable splicing kits
• Circuit tester
• GFI circuit testers
• Voice data video cable tester

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Communications server software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Electronic mail software
• Operating system software

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