Telephone Installer Jobs in Missouri

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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Fire Alarm Installer

  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago

Experience with hand tools test equipment, multi-meter usage, digital analyzer and commissioning devices....

Cable Installation Technician

  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 21 hours ago
  • Saint Joseph, MO
  • 21 hours 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...

Aerial Lineman Trainee

  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Cape Girardeau, MO
  • 4 days ago

The Aerial Lineman Trainee will perform aerial cable installation procedures and techniques including the placement of poles and anchors....

Cable Technician

  • Grandview, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 4 days ago

Position Details: Location: Kansas City and surrounding areas Work Environment: Commercial job sites Schedule: Full-time, local work (no extensive travel) Requirements: Proven experience with cable...

Cable technician 1099 St. Louis

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 4 days ago

Cable technician 1099 St. Louis Cable warriors image 1 of 3 compensation: 1099 employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: cable contractor Hiring Cable Technicians as...

Construction Tower Technician I

  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 5 days ago

Learn about the Wireless Internet Service provider Industry while working with a close-knit team, travel throughout the Midwest, and become a pivotal player on our team! If you enjoy physical...

Lube Technician - Cable Dahmer Buick GMC Independence

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

Lube Technician Location: Cable Dahmer Buick GMC Independence Pay Rate: $18.00 - $22.00 / hour Job Summary: The Lube Technician is responsible for performing basic maintenance services on...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago

Become an expert on broadband cable installation by participating in our onsite training program. Provide exemplary customer service....

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Grandview, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 15 days ago

Introduction Are you committed to community safety? We work hard to protect clients, customers, and teammates from fire hazards by installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire suppression systems....

Traveling Cable Technician

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 15 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 15 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...

Cable Technician- Kansas City

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 20 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 20 days ago

Summary of Position: * This Customer Engineer position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of the Point of Sale (POS) system and other technological equipment on-site...

Installation Technician

  • Osceola, MO
  • 23 days ago
  • Osceola, MO
  • 23 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...

Traveling Fire Alarm / Intrusion Alarm Technician

  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 23 days ago
  • Saint Louis, MO
  • 23 days ago

Run low voltage cabling in commercial buildings, including drilling concrete walls and limited conduit bending work....

Cable Technician

  • Kansas City, MO
  • 25 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 25 days ago

Job Responsibilities: Assisting with the pulling/installation of new fiber/cat6 cables in a new construction environment Installation of cable support structures - fiber tray, cable tray, ladder rack...

Traveling Cable Technician

  • Joplin, MO
  • 25 days ago
  • Joplin, MO
  • 25 days ago

Traveling Cable Technician (Joplin) compensation: $23/hr employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Traveling Cable Technician Vi-Tel Inc is seeking experienced Structured Cable...

Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Missouri

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Missouri offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.9%
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 Missouri
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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