Telephone Installer Jobs in Illinois

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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Building Automation Technician II

  • Normal, IL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 23 hours ago

Building Automation Technician II Job no: 520439 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Building Automation Technician II Division Name: Finance and Planning Department: Office of...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL
  • 2 days 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...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Spaulding, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Spaulding, IL
  • 3 days ago

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

Fiber Splicer

  • Coal City, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Coal City, IL
  • 4 days ago

Using test equipment to check for gas in manholes and may have to empty water from manholes. Occasionally work with torches and lead sleeves and iron cases....

Entry Level Alarm Technician

  • Glenview, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Glenview, 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...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Peoria, IL
  • 5 days ago

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

Broadband Technician I

  • Chicago, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Chicago, 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...

Satellite Installation Tech- Now Training

  • Quincy, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Quincy, IL
  • 6 days ago

Hiring Satellite Techs of all skill levels. Training will be provided if needed. Pre-Employment screening will be required. Please Call, ... Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Must have Truck,...

Fiber Splicer

  • Effingham, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Effingham, IL
  • 13 days ago

A successful Fiber Splicer shall be responsible for proper preparation and splicing of fiber optic cable within a telecommunications system. At a minimum, the position requires a good working...

Travel Cable Technician

  • Illinois City, IL
  • 15 days ago
  • Illinois City, IL
  • 15 days 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...

Structure Cable Technician - 100% traveler

  • Chicago, IL
  • 25 days ago
  • Chicago, 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
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 29 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
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, 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

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 60+ days ago

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

Cable Installer Technician

  • Skokie, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Skokie, 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!...

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Illinois 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 Illinois
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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