Telephone Installer Jobs in Connecticut

A Telephone Installer in the construction industry is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining telecommunication lines, including telephone, broadband, and cable TV. They work on various construction sites, installing telephone jacks and running wires, setting up telecommunications equipment, and ensuring all systems are properly connected and operational. They also perform troubleshooting and repairs, responding to service calls and replacing faulty equipment as necessary. Important skills for this role include physical fitness to handle the manual labor, technical knowledge to understand telecommunications equipment, and customer-service skills for dealing with clients.

Prior to becoming a Telephone Installer, an individual may have held roles such as a Telecommunications Technician, where they would gain hands-on experience with installing and repairing telecommunications equipment, or a Cable Installer, which would provide experience with running wires and cables. Some may also start as a Customer Service Representative in a telecommunications company, which would improve their communication and problem-solving skills. Important certifications for a Telephone Installer include the Telecommunications Installation and Service certification and the Fiber Optics Technician certification, both of which demonstrate the necessary technical knowledge and skills to effectively perform the role.

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Manufacturing Technician, Cable

  • Avon, CT
  • 20 hours ago
  • Avon, CT
  • 20 hours ago

OFS has one of the longest and most respectable corporate lineages in American business, which goes back to Alexander Graham Bell and the invention of the telephone more than a century ago. We...

Satellite Installation Tech- Now Training

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 3 days ago

Hiring EXPERIENCED Satellite Techs & Training Non-Experienced Techs!! Pre-Employment screening will be required. Please Call, ... Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Pay Range is $750.00-$1200.00...

Cable Technician- Hartford, CT

  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 14 days ago

Summary of Position: * This Customer Engineer position is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and replacement of the Point of Sale (POS) system and other technological equipment on-site...

Alarm Technician

  • New Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • New Hartford, CT
  • 15 days ago

Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively....

Fire Service Technician - Alarm Repair

  • Plainville, CT
  • 19 days ago
  • Plainville, CT
  • 19 days ago

Fire Service Technician - Alarm Repair plainville, CT 06062 Posted: 11/05/2024 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Maintenance Job Number: 618860 Country: United States Is job remote?:...

Technician Cable Installation

  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Manchester, CT
  • 60+ days ago

The Cable Installation Technician will perform residential and/or multi-dwelling unit cable television, high speed data and/or telephony installations from the tap to the customer premise equipment...

Demographic Data for Connecticut

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Local
National
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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Connecticut offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
Bachelor's Degree
16.8%
Master's Degree
3.2%
Some College
1.9%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Telephone Installers in Connecticut
None
34.1%
1-2 years
29.6%
2-4 years
25.6%
10+ years
7.3%
Less than 1 year
2.2%
4-6 years
1.1%


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