Telephone Installer Jobs

A Telephone Installer in the construction industry is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication lines, including telephone, broadband, and cable TV. They work on various construction sites, installing telephone jacks and running wires, setting up telecommunications equipment, and ensuring all systems are properly connected and operational. They also perform troubleshooting and repairs, responding to service calls and replacing faulty equipment as necessary. Important skills for this role include physical fitness to handle the manual labor, technical knowledge to understand telecommunications equipment, and customer-service skills for dealing with clients.

Prior to becoming a Telephone Installer, an individual may have held roles such as a Telecommunications Technician, where they would gain hands-on experience with installing and repairing telecommunications equipment, or a Cable Installer, which would provide experience with running wires and cables. Some may also start as a Customer Service Representative in a telecommunications company, which would improve their communication and problem-solving skills. Important certifications for a Telephone Installer include the Telecommunications Installation and Service certification and the Fiber Optics Technician certification, both of which demonstrate the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively perform the role.

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Fiber Service Installation Technician (1099) We are looking for experienced 1099 Service Installation Technicians to contract with us on scheduled fiber installations, reconnects, and other...

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Fire Alarm Technician (Hybrid/Remote)

Job description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in servicing fire alarm systems, including...

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Cable Installation Technician

  • Asheville, NC
  • 29 days ago
  • Asheville, NC
  • 29 days ago

Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation...

Cable Technician - No Experience Required

  • Burlington, VT
  • 30+ days ago
  • Burlington, VT
  • 30+ days ago

Company Summary EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation...

Senior Fire Alarm Installer

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Experienced Fire Alarm Installer

  • Roswell, GA
  • 15 days ago
  • Roswell, GA
  • 15 days ago

**SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** **RELOCATION ELIGIBLE** What you will do Employees are responsible for the execution of the installation project plan including equipment delivery and interface with...

Fire Alarm Installer

  • Richland, MS
  • 30+ days ago
  • Richland, MS
  • 30+ days ago

What you will do This skilled position involves installing, programming, troubleshooting, configuring, commissioning, and servicing Fire Alarm Systems, Access Control and CCTV Systems as well as...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 90+ days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Telecommunications Technician 1

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 2 hours ago

Title: Telecommunications Technician 1 Location: Onsite, Las Vegas, NV Monday through Thursday, 30-40 hours per week Compensation: $25/hr. – $32/hr. Duration: 9-12 months, possibility for...

Cable Technician

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 2 hours ago

Skills Cat6, Cable installation, Cable puller, Low voltage, Structured cabling, Punchdown, Troubleshooting, Wireless access point Top Skills Details Cat6,Cable installation,Cable puller,Low voltage,...

Travel Cable Technician

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 hours ago

Skills Cat6, Cat5, Wireless access point, Wap, Install, Cable installation, termination testing, Punchdown, Low voltage, Cabling, Structured cabling, Installation, Rack and stack Top Skills Details...

Cable Technician Level 1

  • Suwanee, GA
  • 2 hours ago
  • Suwanee, GA
  • 2 hours ago

, Coax, Wiring, Fiber optic cable, Installation, Wire cable, Data, Pulling cable, Fiber optic, Boom lift, Blueprint reading, Cable tray, Data center, Conduit, Cable termination, Fiber splicing, military...

100% Travel Technician-Cable Technician

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 2 hours ago

100% Travel Technician-Low Voltage Cabling and Devices We are looking for several travel technicians of all levels of skill. Lead travel techs who have experience leading a team and communicating...

Cable Technician Foreman

  • Irrigon, OR
  • 7 hours ago
  • Irrigon, OR
  • 7 hours ago

Insight Global is currently hiring for a Lead Foreman for a data center client located in the Boardman, Oregon area. You will be responsible for leading a team of cable technicians. The...

Mid-South Controls: Electrician/DDC Controls Installer

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 7 hours ago

.- Install conduit, cable, etc. in a neat and professional manner.- Read and understand blueprints/wiring schematics- Ability to accurately complete paperwork (work orders, daily/weekly reports, timesheets...

Telephone Installer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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10-hour Telephone Teaching
10-hour Telephone Teaching Introduction to telephone teaching Lesson types and needs analysis Structures and strategies
Telephone Etiquette
Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential. Fact: 88% of your customers who stop using your services or products do so because of perceived employee...
Telephone Techniques: Greetings
Have you ever called a business only to be met with a bad greeting? Perhaps it was muffled and unintelligible? Or they simply didn't give you enough information in the greeting? Or maybe you've...

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.0%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers
None
34.1%
1-2 years
29.6%
2-4 years
25.6%
10+ years
7.3%
Less than 1 year
2.2%
4-6 years
1.1%



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