Telephone Installer Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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 Technician

  • Paterson, NJ
  • 19 hours ago
  • Paterson, NJ
  • 19 hours ago

Fire Alarm Technician Job Description Join our team as a Fire Alarm Technician, where you will be instrumental in ensuring the safety and compliance of fire alarm systems. You will perform onsite...

Car stereo ,alarm installer ,Window Tinter ,accessories

  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Staten Island, NY (20 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Looking for someone who installs car, stereos, remote, start alarms, and car and truck accessories, also looking for a full-time window Tinter

Cable Technician

  • Orangeburg, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Orangeburg, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

CANDIDATES MUST BE IN Rockland, Orangeburg, Westchester, Putnam, Ulster, Sullivan, Dutchess County. 100% OFFER POSITIONS ON CALL HIRING NY DL IS MUST Role: Cable Technician Candidates must live in...

Installation/Cable Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 11 days ago

Maintain a clean and valid drivers licenseAbility to operate Company vehicle in a safe and responsible manner. Clean, maintain, stock, and secure assigned vehicle and equipment, in accordance with...

NY Fire Alarm Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 12 days ago

**Qualifications** + Prior fire alarm installation and/or Service experience is required. + Applicable Fire Alarm Licenses + Ability to learn applicable installation, inspection, and servicing codes...

Wireless Tower Alarm Technician

  • West New York, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 17 days ago
  • West New York, NJ (12 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 17 days ago

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for Wireless Tower Alarm Technicians, based out of New York City, to join our team and...

Field Cable Installation Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 27 days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 27 days ago

Field Installations Technician Needed $28 an hour Level of experience will be considered We are looking to hire 2 Field Technicians to install and service structured cabling/ data cabling...

Cable Technician- Boston, MA

  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Morristown, NJ (18 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 30+ 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...

Fire Alarm Technician (Evergreen)

  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY (24 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 45+ days ago

Site verifications of fire alarm installations Read and interpret fire alarm drawings. Identify & troubleshoot fire alarm deficiencies....

Telecommunications Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 60+ days ago

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our...

Building Automation Technician

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Paterson, NJ)
  • 90+ days ago

Job Details: BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROLS TECHNICIAN SCOPE The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for installation start-up and commissioning of building HVAC automation and control...

Demographic Data for Paterson, NJ

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Paterson, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.

Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Paterson, NJ 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 in Paterson, NJ
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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