What is a line installer-repairer and how to become one

Key steps to become a line installer-repairer

1. Explore line installer-repairer education requirements

   Most common line installer-repairer degrees

   Associate

   41.7 %

   High School Diploma

   16.7 %

   Bachelor's

   16.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific line installer-repairer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	37.13%
   Fiber Optic	33.95%
   Test Results	28.93%

3. Complete relevant line installer-repairer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New line installer-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 line installer-repairer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real line installer-repairer resumes.

4. Research line installer-repairer duties and responsibilities

   • Keep, organize and manage detail DPR's (daily progress reports) for self and crew.
   • Install underground cable outdoors to accommodate cable TV installation for commercial and residential facilities.
   • Programme computerized switches and switchboards to provide request features.

5. Apply for line installer-repairer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a line installer-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