How to hire a cable system installer/maintainer

How to hire a cable system installer/maintainer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cable system installer/maintainer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a cable system installer/maintainer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new cable system installer/maintainer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the cable system installer/maintainer you need to hire. Certain cable system installer/maintainer roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   Hiring the perfect cable system installer/maintainer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of cable system installer/maintainers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Cable System Installer/Maintainer	Description	Hourly rate
   Cable System Installer/Maintainer	Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, also known as telecom technicians, set up and maintain devices or equipment that carry communications signals, connect to telephone lines, and access the Internet.	$14-24
   Tower Technician	A tower technician is responsible for maintaining the performance stability of line towers to provide the best network services for the customers. Tower technicians are often out in the field to conduct repairs and installations for the customers, inspecting the area's condition, and reporting structural inconsistencies and defects... Show more	$13-22
   Tower Hand	A tower hand is a professional who climbs towers or poles to install, repair, and perform routine maintenance on electrical equipment. Tower hands are required to climb up very tall structures to perform maintenance on equipment such as power lines, cell tower components, or radio antenna equipment... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Utility Poles
   • Construction Equipment
   • Power Generators
   • Repair Circuits
   • MOS
   • Electric Cables
   • PMCS
   • Combiners
   • Test Stations
   • System Quality
   • Auxiliary Equipment
   • Preventive Maintenance Checks
   • CAT5
   • Trouble Tickets

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   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and lead training programs in preparation for combat.
   • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot Cat5 and Cat6 data networks.
   • Well experience with Cat5 connectors using the respective color codes and connecting terminate cables to Cisco switches.
   • Supervise the installation, repairs, and operations of tactical coaxial, fiber optic, VOIP telephones.
   • Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot indoor and outdoor CATV systems for residential and small businesses
   • Enhance user interface to orders and inventory purchasing system for sprinkler fabrication business, eliminating time spend transferring data from PC.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cable system installer/maintainer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cable system installer/maintainer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cable system installer/maintainers' average salary in montana is 43% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cable system installer/maintainers earn 38% less than senior-level cable system installer/maintainers.
   • Certifications. A cable system installer/maintainer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cable system installer/maintainer's salary.

   Average cable system installer/maintainer salary

   $39,795yearly

   $19.13 hourly rate

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   Entry-level cable system installer/maintainer salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

4. Writing a cable system installer/maintainer job description

   A cable system installer/maintainer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a cable system installer/maintainer job description:

   Cable system installer/maintainer job description example

   Being able to communicate across the battlefield and around the world is crucial to mission success. As a Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer, you will install the lines and equipment that allow units to connect across secure channels.
   
   Cable Systems Installer/Maintainers are primarily responsible for installing, operating, and maintaining cable and wire communications systems, communication security devices, and associated equipment, including communications, and electric cables between utility poles.
   Perform tests on cable communications systems and circuit groups
   Operate manual and motorized cable construction equipment
   Install and repair circuits and wiring
   Perform maintenance on power generators
   
   Some of the Skills You'll Learn
   Mechanical and electrical principles
   Preventive maintenance procedures
   Line installation and wiring techniques
   Communication security policies and procedures
   
   Helpful Skills
   Preference in working with electronic equipment
   Interest in problem solving
   
   Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career with companies that produce communications and electronic equipment. Earn While You Learn .
   
   Earn While You Learn
   Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to learn. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.
   
   Job training for a Cable Systems Installer/Maintainer consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
   
   Benefits/Requirements
   
   Benefits
   Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change
   Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
   
   Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
   
   Other Job Information
   
   Job Category: Technology and Networking
   Age Requirements: Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 communicate communications maintain electronics specialist repairer tech technician

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find cable system installer/maintainers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cable system installer/maintainer job on Zippia to find and recruit cable system installer/maintainer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with cable system installer/maintainer candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new cable system installer/maintainer

   Once you've found the cable system installer/maintainer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cable system installer/maintainer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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