Telephone Installer Jobs in New York

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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RAEL Fire Protection

Fire Alarm Technician (Hybrid/Remote)

Job description We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in servicing fire alarm systems, including...

Remote Work

Fiber Cable Technician

  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Spring Valley, NY
  • 16 hours ago

Top Skills: Experience pulling fiber preferably in a data center environment Most Fiber Trunks are 96f direct trunks, there are other types of cables like MPO8>4LC breakouts, CAT6 (28 AWG Thin...

Cable Technician

  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 16 hours ago
  • Orangeburg, NY
  • 16 hours ago

installation, Install, Cable puller, Structured cabling, Cable tech, Telecommunication, Low voltage, Rack and stack Top Skills Details fiber optic,Cable,Cat6,Cat5,Cabling,Cable installation, Install...

Fire Alarm Installer

  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 hours ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 23 hours ago

Be part of the future! We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people you...

Fire Alarm Technician (Class E/High Rise)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

at Pavion Corp. in New York, New York, United States Job Description Description Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Technician to join our fire business unit....

Field Cable Installation Technician

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Field Installations Technician Needed $28 an hour Level of experience will be considered We are looking to hire 2 Field Technicians to install and service structured cabling/ data cabling...

HVAC Building Automation Technician (Union)

  • Lake Success, NY
  • 9 days ago
  • Lake Success, NY
  • 9 days ago

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity Honeywell International is seeking a highly motivated and experienced HVAC Building Automation Technician to join our Building...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • 15 days ago
  • New Hyde Park, NY
  • 15 days ago

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Fire Alarm Service Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in servicing fire alarm systems, including suppression systems...

Building Automation Technician

  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 16 days ago

We design and construct state-of-the-art building automation and temperature control systems. Join us and make a difference in the world while revolutionizing industry trends. Top 3 Must-Have...

Fire Alarm Systems Technician

  • Syosset, NY
  • 18 days ago
  • Syosset, NY
  • 18 days ago

Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years practical fire alarm installation and service experience. Valid Driver's License and clean driving record. NYC S98 Certification is preferred....

Telecommunications Technician

  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 45+ days ago

How you move is why we're here. Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our...

Cable Installation Technician

  • Johnson City, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Johnson City, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Discover a more connected Cable Installation Technician career At Kanaan Communications, as a Cable Installation Technician, you’ll safely install and troubleshoot video services, internet, telephone...

NY Fire Alarm Technician

  • Queens Village, NY
  • 45+ days ago
  • Queens Village, NY
  • 45+ days ago

Qualifications Prior fire alarm installation and/or Service experience is required. Applicable Fire Alarm Licenses Ability to learn applicable installation, inspection, and servicing codes....

Building Automation Technician

  • New York, NY
  • 60+ days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 60+ days ago

Job Details: BUILDING AUTOMATION CONTROLS TECHNICIAN SCOPE The Automation Controls Technician is responsible for installation start-up and commissioning of building HVAC automation and control...

Installation Technician_Cable/Wire

  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rochester, NY
  • 90+ days ago

Company Description Are you looking for career growth? Interested in joining a growing North American team that has been in business for more than 20 years. Then this opportunity is for you!!! Job...

Demographic Data for New York

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Telephone Installer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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10-hour Telephone Teaching
10-hour Telephone Teaching Introduction to telephone teaching Lesson types and needs analysis Structures and strategies
Telephone Etiquette
Etiquette means behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential. Fact: 88% of your customers who stop using your services or products do so because of perceived employee...
Answering the telephone Course
In this 10 minute video module, you will learn how to answer a telephone call professionally. We explain the standards for call greetings and key components of how to welcome callers in a...

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in New York

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireConstruction research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in New York 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 New York
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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