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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9052.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers

Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.

What this job is about

Install and maintain telecommunications equipment for customers.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Travel to customer locations

    Visit customers' premises to install or repair telecommunications equipment.

  2. 2

    Set up and connect equipment

    Install, connect, and test audio and visual electronic reception equipment.

  3. 3

    Measure signal strength

    Use electronic test equipment to measure signal strength at utility poles.

  4. 4

    Inspect and test lines

    Record and analyze test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults.

  5. 5

    Explain service and collect fees

    Inform subscribers about cable service after installation and collect any due installation fees.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSlack

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