What is a line tester and how to become one

Key steps to become a line tester

1. Explore line tester education requirements

   Most common line tester degrees

   High School Diploma

   40.7 %

   Bachelor's

   28.8 %

   Associate

   22.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific line tester skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Trouble Shoot	100.00%

3. Complete relevant line tester training and internships

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

4. Research line tester duties and responsibilities

   • Manage system and application support for internal customers including software installation and PC upgrades.
   • Promote from CAA assembler to assembly group lead.
   • Test DSL lines to maintain quality of service for specify data rates.
   • Read and interpret blueprints and check critical dimensions by using measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and indicators.

5. Apply for line tester jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a line tester 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