Telephone Installer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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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Cleared Cable Technician

  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Meade, MD
  • 3 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling. BICSI cert (current or past) a plus, but not needed....

Cable Technician (BICSI certified)

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling. BICSI cert (current or past) a plus, but not needed....

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (16 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Fire Alarm Technician Location: Baltimore, MD Pay rate: $25-32/HR Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the Fire Safety and Security Integration industries, offering a high...

Senior Fire Alarm Technician Georgetown University

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Senior Fire Alarm Technician Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and...

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Senior Fire Alarm Technician

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just...

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Cable Technician Secret clearance

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 4 days ago

HOW A CABLE TECHNICIAN WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Responsible for installation and documentation of new and/or updated Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber...

Senior Cable Installer

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 5 days ago

RMC is hiring a Senior Installer to support our customer in Bethesda, MD. The selected applicant will be expected to install and maintain the RDT&E communications network. Job responsibilities...

Cable Installer

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 7 days ago

RMC is hiring a Cable Installer to support our Navy customer in Bethesda, MD. The selected applicant will be expected to install and maintain communication networks supporting over 2,000...

Cable Infrastructure Technician

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 8 days ago

Responsibilities include: Must be fully competent at assembling, installing, and securing various cable trays, racks, and cabinets used in telecommunications closets Must be fully competent to install...

Fire Alarm Technician 2

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 9 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 9 days ago

Overview The Fire Alarm Technician 2 provides high quality customer support through on-site service, complex troubleshooting, programming, installation, and maintenance services of various FA...

Cable Technician

  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (22 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 18 days ago

Company Overview By Light Professional IT Services LLC readies warfighters and federal agencies with technology and systems engineered to connect, protect, and prepare individuals and teams for...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Join Our Team at Fire Safety and Protection LLC (FSP) At FSP, our mission is to protect communities by installing, inspecting, and repairing fire alarm, sprinkler, and safety systems. Our...

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop Georgetown University

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown...

Fire Alarm Technician -Fire Systems Shop

  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 22 days ago
  • Washington, DC (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 22 days ago

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nations capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 24 days ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Fort Meade, MD)
  • 24 days ago

Title: Fire Alarm Technician Title: Fire Alarm Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR's National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to...

Demographic Data for Fort Meade, MD

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Fort Meade, MD

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Fort Meade, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
26.0%
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 Fort Meade, MD
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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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