What is a protective signal installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a protective signal installer

1. Explore protective signal installer education requirements

   Most common protective signal installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   30.4 %

   Diploma

   30.4 %

   Bachelor's

   26.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific protective signal installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Electrical Equipment	89.79%
   Traffic Signal Systems	10.21%

3. Complete relevant protective signal installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New protective signal installers 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 protective signal installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real protective signal installer resumes.

4. Research protective signal installer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes, brakes, tires, batteries, etc ....
   • Locate underground utilities, water mains, gas mains, etc using location devices.
   • Test rectifiers for proper installation and operation.

5. Prepare your protective signal installer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your protective signal installer resume.

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6. Apply for protective signal installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a protective signal installer 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