Telephone Installer Jobs in Independence, MO

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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Residential Alarm Installer

  • Leawood, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Leawood, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 4 hours ago

People who come from a background where they have run cable or wiring is a big plus, or education from a trade school in a similar area. Experience working with their hands and are mechanically...

Alarm Installer

  • Leawood, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Leawood, KS (15 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 5 hours ago

People who come from an environment where they have run cable or wiring is a big plus, or education from a trade school in a similar area. Experience working with their hands and are mechanically...

Cable Technician- Kansas City

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 2 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...

Automotive Master Technician - Cable Dahmer Buick GMC

  • Independence, MO
  • 10 days ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 10 days ago

Master Technician Cable Dahmer Buick GMC At Cable Dahmer Buick GMC, were committed to delivering premium service that matches the quality of the vehicles we sell. Were looking for a Master...

Automotive Master Technician - Cable Dahmer Chevrolet

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 10 days ago

Master Technician Cable Dahmer Chevrolet At Cable Dahmer Chevrolet, we know great vehicles are only as good as the people who keep them running. Thats why were looking for an experienced Master...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Fire Alarm Tech Ultimate LLC is looking to hire Fire Alarm Techs for commercial fire alarm projects in the Kansas City Metro area. The pay range for fire alarm techs is $25-35 per hour based on...

Satellite Installer needed $5000 bonus

  • Grandview, MO (18 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 days ago
  • Grandview, MO (18 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 22 days ago

Satellite Installer needed $5000 bonus compensation: 1000-2000 employment type: job title: Satellite Installer Looking for motivated individual. Construction experience required. Satellite...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Lenexa, KS (20 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 90+ days ago

Unleash your potential with the Johnson Controls team! As a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people,...

Fire Alarm Systems Technician - Kansas City

  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Kansas City, MO (10 miles from Independence, MO)
  • 30+ days ago

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work,...

Demographic Data for Independence, MO

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Answering the telephone Course
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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Independence, MO

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.

Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Independence, MO 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 Independence, MO
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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