What is a telecommunications line installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a telecommunications line installer

1. Explore telecommunications line installer education requirements

   Most common telecommunications line installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   34.5 %

   Associate

   31.0 %

   Bachelor's

   13.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific telecommunications line installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Hand Tools	24.17%
   Mechanical Equipment	13.80%
   Ladders	12.20%
   Auxiliary Equipment	9.18%
   Utility Poles	7.80%

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3. Complete relevant telecommunications line installer training and internships

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

4. Research telecommunications line installer 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. Prepare your telecommunications line installer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your telecommunications line installer resume.

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6. Apply for telecommunications line installer jobs

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