Telephone Installer Jobs in Columbus, OH

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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Cable Technician - Installer

  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Install cable trays, pathways, and server racks. Install cabinets, cable trays, ladder racks, fiber runners, containment, and trunks. Decommission network and cabling infrastructure as needed....

Cable Technician - Data Centers - Greater Columbus

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

This candidate will be working in a data center installing cabinets, cable tray, ladder rack, fiber runner, containment and trunks....

Cable Technician

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 2 days ago

Job Posting: Experienced Technician We are seeking an ambitious and responsible technician with a strong passion for fixing things. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience using...

Cable Technician

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, termination, testing, and labeling. Knowledge of Telecom systems, TCP/IP networks, CCTV security, access control & wireless solutions....

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 3 days ago

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

Cable Technicians

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago

Job Title: Cable Technician Location: New Albany, OH Pay rate: $23-28/HR Company Summary: Our client is a proven leader in the communications industry, offering a professional level of cabling...

Data Center Cable Technician \

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 3 days ago

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TRAVELING Cable Technician

  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 4 days ago
  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 4 days ago

TRAVELING Cable Technician (part of Allegis Group) 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Plain City, OH 43064 Description: Responsible for project installation from start to finish. Ensures that assigned...

Cable Technician - Installer

  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 4 days ago

Install cable trays, pathways, and server racks. Install cabinets, cable trays, ladder racks, fiber runners, containment, and trunks. Decommission network and cabling infrastructure as needed....

Cable Technician / Installer NEW

  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago
  • Etna, OH (20 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 6 days ago

Install cabinets, cable trays, ladder racks, fiber runner, containment and trunks. Installation/ decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a data center environment....

Fire Alarm Installation Technician

  • Westerville, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 days ago
  • Westerville, OH (6 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Fire Alarm Installation Technician The primary function of this role is to install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and program various types of alarm systems....

Data Center Cable Technician III

  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 9 days ago
  • New Albany, OH (10 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 9 days ago

If youre looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. We are an organization built on integrity and we have...

Sr. Cable Technician

  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plain City, OH (14 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 12 days ago

Skills cabling, network, cat5, cat6, terminations, cable technician, install, install technician, troubleshoot, cabinets, racks, patch panels, fiber, Cat6, Cable installation, Structured cabling cabling...

Structured Cable Technician

  • Johnstown, OH (18 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 23 days ago
  • Johnstown, OH (18 miles from Columbus, OH)
  • 23 days ago

Structured Cable Technician (New Albany) Outsource compensation: $20-28 per hr employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Structured Cable Technician Structured Cable Technician We...

Cable Technician - Columbus, OH

  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ days ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 30+ 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...

Demographic Data for Columbus, OH

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Columbus, OH

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Columbus, OH 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 Columbus, OH
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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