Telephone Installer Jobs in Houston, TX

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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Assist in the installation of all aspects of ell site foundations, grounding, and conduits, with electrical installations where applicable....

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100% Travel Cable Technician - Camera

  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 5 days ago

installation, Cctv, Cabling, Cable puller, Structured cabling, Cable tech, Telecommunication, Troubleshooting Additional Skills & Qualifications Basic experience in data cabling and low-voltage systems...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled and licensed Fire Alarm Technician to perform inspections and small service work throughout the Houston area. The candidate will be...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. This position is responsible for the proper...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Rosharon, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Rosharon, TX (24 miles from Houston, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Write and provide inspection/service reports on tested equipment and devices. Indicate any deficiencies or corrections that need to be made....

Travel Cable Technician - Camera Install

  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 13 days ago

installation, Cctv, Cabling, Cable puller, Structured cabling, Cable tech, Telecommunication, Troubleshooting Additional Skills & Qualifications Basic experience in data cabling and low-voltage systems...

Fire Alarm Technician 2

  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 15 days ago

Department: Preventive Maintenance Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education Description: Performs daily maintenance of the university fire alarm system. Monitor, inspect and service fire...

Fire Alarm Technician 2 University of Houston

  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 16 days ago

Department : Preventive Maintenance Salary : Commensurate with Experience/Education Description : Performs daily maintenance of the university fire alarm system. 1. Monitor, inspect and service...

Tower Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 17 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description B+T Group is seeking a Tower Technician in the Houston, Texas area who is responsible for completing on-site field work activities associated with each wireless...

Alarm Technician in Houston,TX,US

  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 18 days ago

Location: Houston, TX (field-based with occasional in-office meetings) Job Type: Full-Time Department: Operations - Alarm Division Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Manager About Us We are...

Fiber Splicer

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Work with Fiber Optic, SONET, Ethernet and SDH related test equipment including OTDR, PMD, Optical Spectrum Analyzer, BER Test Sets, Sniffers....

Fire Service Technician - Alarm Systems

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

Requisition Number: 205203 Job Description Cintas is seeking a Fire Service Technician - Alarm Systems for our Fire Protection business. Responsibilities include inspecting and testing fire alarm...

Senior Fire Alarm Systems Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 45+ days ago

Founded in 1984, Firetrol is the national leader in fire protection & life safety services. We are currently seeking skilled Fire Alarm Technicians for our industrial division to join our team of...

Demographic Data for Houston, TX

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Houston, TX

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX
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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