What is a central office repairer and how to become one

Key steps to become a central office repairer

1. Explore central office repairer education requirements

   Most common central office repairer degrees

   High School Diploma

   33.3 %

   Associate

   28.6 %

   Bachelor's

   23.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific central office repairer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Electronic Components	100.00%

3. Complete relevant central office repairer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New central office repairers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a central office repairer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real central office repairer resumes.

4. Research central office repairer duties and responsibilities

   • Inspect equipment for faults and completeness, troubleshot to determine location and extent of equipment faults.
   • Own accuracy and integrity of central office main distributing frames (MDFs).
   • Supervise and ensure quality for all maintenance of weapon systems, while maintaining combat readiness and effectiveness.
   • Coordinate operation and electrical tests, repair and maintain telephones and switchboard equipment.

5. Apply for central office repairer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a central office repairer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams