Telephone Installer Jobs in California

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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MasTec Communications Group

Coax Splicer

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Coax Splicer, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding...

Assist in the transmission line and installation of foam/air dielectric coaxial, hardline, and elliptical waveguide Assist in the installation of all aspects of ell site foundations, grounding, and conduits...

Overview At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As an Installer III, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding...

In addition, you will: Locate for Horizontal Directional Driller for installation of underground conduit and fiber optic cable....

Fire Alarm Installer V

  • Folsom, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Folsom, CA
  • 16 days ago

High School Diploma or equivalent required Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints, submittals, and operational/product manuals Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage...

Cable Technician

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Looking for a structured Cable Technician for multiple cabling projects for the new hospital building.Hospital existing building, pull cable, install cable, terminate and test cable, CAT 6/CAT 6A,...

Broadband Technician Lead

  • Garberville, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Garberville, CA
  • 1 day ago

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it...

Fiber Splicer

  • McClellan, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • McClellan, CA
  • 1 day ago

Discover a more connected Fiber Splicing career At CableCom, as a Fiber Splicer, you’ll terminate, splice, and preps fiber optic cable within a telecommunications system to ensure scope of work is...

Fire Alarm Installer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Requirements: Minimum 1 year of experience in fire alarm installation. Must be reliable, a team player, and committed to quality work....

Immediate Openings - Cable Technicians - Ventura

  • Ventura, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Ventura, CA
  • 2 days ago

Precision Network Solutions, the Top Performing company in the Los Angeles and Ventura County Markets is now hiring for both entry level and experienced cable technician positions for full time...

Immediate Openings - Cable Technicians - LA / Glendale / Eagle Rock

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Precision Network Solutions, the Top Performing company in the Los Angeles and Ventura County Markets is now hiring for both entry level and experienced cable technician positions for full time...

Fire Alarm Technician - Requisition #579748

  • Temecula, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Temecula, CA
  • 4 days ago

FIRE ALARM TECHNICIAN GENERAL SUMMARY The Fire Alarm Technician responsibilities include conducting service calls, systems testing, and inspecting to the prescribed standards. Fire Alarm...

020-TV Operations - 5101-020 Broadband Technician

  • Laguna Woods, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Laguna Woods, CA
  • 5 days ago

. • Knowledge of numerous test equipment and troubleshooting techniques. • Ability to understand and apply rectification and regulation in ferroresonant and switch power supplies. • Ability to apply...

Lead Fire Alarm Install Technician - NICET certified

  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA
  • 8 days ago

As a Lead Fire Alarm Technician at Honeywell, you will be at the forefront of protecting lives and property by ensuring the performance and reliability of critical fire alarm and life safety...

Fire Alarm Technician CA - 5529 - 03

  • Cotati, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Cotati, CA
  • 13 days ago

What You'll Do : Install and troubleshoot Fire Alarm, Access Control, and Security Systems Work with EST panels, Cat5 / Cat6 wiring, CCTV, and door hardware Run conduit, replace panels, terminate systems...

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in California offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
18.4%
Bachelor's Degree
17.0%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
0.9%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers in California
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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