Telephone Installer Jobs in Evanston, IL

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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Cable Installation Technician

Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Evanston, IL)
1 day ago

Elk Grove Village, IL (15 miles from Evanston, IL)
1 day ago

equipment; Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions; Perform installations and changes of service...

Entry Level Alarm Technician

Glenview, IL (6 miles from Evanston, IL)
4 days ago

Glenview, IL (6 miles from Evanston, IL)
4 days ago

Full-Time and Part-Time positions available Starting Pay: $18$23/hr depending on attitude and work ethic Were Specialty Alarm Engineering, a commercial fire and security alarm company. Were hiring...

Broadband Technician I

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
6 days ago

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
6 days ago

Posting Details Posted: June 10, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Chicago, IL Chicago, IL 60618, USA Job Details Description Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest...

Structure Cable Technician - 100% traveler

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
25 days ago

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
25 days ago

Perform cable testing and certification using Fluke testers, OTDRs, and other testing equipment. Read and interpret construction blueprints, riser diagrams, and cabling layouts....

Traveling Cable Technician

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
28 days ago

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
28 days ago

Network Device Installation - Installing network cabinets/racks Secondary Skills - Nice to Haves Punchdown Wireless access point Low voltage Cable installation Cable puller Structured cabling Description...

Telecommunications Installer (Level IV) Chicago, I

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
30+ days ago

Chicago, IL (10 miles from Evanston, IL)
30+ days ago

at OmniOn in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within...

Cable Installer Technician

Skokie, IL (1 mile from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Skokie, IL (1 mile from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Prince Telecom is hiring entry level Cable Installation Technicians in Hoffman Estates, IL to join our team and help connect America!...

Cable Installer Technician

Hoffman Estates, IL (24 miles from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Hoffman Estates, IL (24 miles from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Prince Telecom is hiring entry level Cable Installation Technicians in Hoffman Estates, IL to join our team and help connect America!...

Cable Installation Technician

Cicero, IL (15 miles from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Cicero, IL (15 miles from Evanston, IL)
90+ days ago

Prince Telecom is hiring entry level Cable Installation Technicians in South Holland, IL and Chicago, IL to join our team and help connect America!...

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Demographic Data for Evanston, IL

Moving to Evanston, IL? Find some basic demographic data about Evanston, IL below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Evanston, IL

Local

National

Total Population

82,744

Number of Businesses

2,237

City Size

Medium/Lg

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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...

The Telephone Efficiency

The basic too of communication in this modern time is the telephone, but we have taken it for granted, it is time we need to understand that telephone need to be used correctly to derived the...

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Evanston, IL

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 in Evanston, IL 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

16.9%

Master's Degree

3.2%

Some College

1.9%

Some High School

1.0%

Doctorate Degree

0.4%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers in Evanston, IL

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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