Telephone Installer Jobs in Portland, OR

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 - LEA or LEB certified

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Cable installation includes: pulling, placement, terminating, testing, and labeling. IDF/MDF, rack install, fiber termination and testing experience a plus....

Data Center Cable Technician

  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hillsboro, OR (8 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Job is a data center installing cabinets, cable tray, ladder rack, fiber runner, containment and trunks....

Cable Technician

  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 3 days ago

Job is a data center installing cabinets, cable tray, ladder rack, fiber runner, containment and trunks....

Broadband Technician I

  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 14 days ago
  • Wilsonville, OR (14 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 14 days ago

Astound Broadband, the sixth-largest telecommunications provider in the United States, is a leading supplier of cutting-edge technology and communications services—and applicants like you make it...

HVAC/R and Building Automation Technician (8 Hours) at Maintenance Department CENTENNIAL SD 28J Maintenance - Portland, Oregon This job is also posted in Centennial School District 28J Job Details...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (13 miles from Portland, OR)
  • 30+ days ago

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking a LEA OR and WA licensed Fire Alarm Technician for our client based out of Vancouver, WA. The successful candidate will perform inspections, installs, and...

Journeyman BMS Controls Installer

  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee...

LEA, LEB, EL06 Low Voltage BMS Controls Installer

  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago
  • Portland, OR
  • 60+ days ago

If you thrive in a team-oriented workplace that challenges your skills, to drive your career development, embraces diversity and rewards innovation, with competitive pay and great employee...

Demographic Data for Portland, OR

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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 Portland, OR

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR
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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