Telephone Installer Jobs in Texas

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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Licensed Fire Alarm Technicians NEEDED - $25-$32/hr

  • Grapevine, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Grapevine, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking skilled and licensed fire alarm technicians to join our growing team. We have multiple openings for open projects in the DFW metroplex. =Pay Range $25 - $32 per hour = How to Apply:...

Cable Technician

  • Temple, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 1 day ago

Pulls wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling....

Cable Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

TECHNICIAN CABLE TV employment type: full-time job title: cable technician Job Opportunity 1500$ sign bonus if you have experience CABLE TECHNICIAN Requirements: Suv, truck or Van with ladder...

Fire Alarm Technician

  • Webster, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Webster, TX
  • 2 days ago

Primary Purpose Manages and maintains the district's life safety systems including trouble shooting, repair, monitoring, upgrading and installation of hardware as needed to maintain a condition of...

Cable Technician - Data Center

  • Temple, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Temple, TX
  • 2 days ago

Pulls wire and/or oversees and directs conduit installations and wire pulling....

Travel Cable Technician

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

Are you ready to embark on an exciting adventure with TEKsystems? As a Travel Cable Technician, you'll be at the forefront of deploying cutting-edge technology for major retailers across the USA....

License Fire Alarm Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Proficiently reading blueprints and schematics, establishing cable paths, leading small teams of installers, calculating proper wire sizes, troubleshooting ground faults, and providing daily progress...

Licensed Fire Alarm Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 4 days ago

Proficiently reading blueprints and schematics, establishing cable paths, leading small teams of installers, calculating proper wire sizes, troubleshooting ground faults, and providing daily progress...

Fire Alarm Systems Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Technician with programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting capabilities and experience. This...

Fire Alarm Installation Technician

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 5 days ago

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through...

Building Automation Technician

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

Job Details: BAS Installation Technician will work as part of a team which will be responsible for the installation, start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning and servicing of DDC building...

Data Technician / Cable Puller/ Helper Needed.

  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 6 days ago

un Data Technician / Cable Puller/ Helper Needed. (Houston TX) 11115 Mill Road compensation: Pay rate is based on experience starting at $16/ hour (weekly compensation) Data Tech/ Cable Puller /...

Broadband Technician- $1,000 Sign On Bonus

  • Killeen, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Killeen, TX
  • 6 days ago

AFL provides industry-leading fiber optic products, conductor accessories and fittings, and related services across the globe. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and...

Cable Technician-Pump-Motors

  • Midland, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Midland, TX
  • 7 days ago

ResponsibilitiesAs a Cable Technician you will be responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and splicing ESP Cable. Partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects...

Lead Fire Alarm Technician

  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • El Paso, TX
  • 7 days ago

As a Lead Field Service Technician here at Honeywell, you will have the opportunity to guide and oversee our Field Service team, ensuring efficient and effective service delivery to our customers....

Demographic Data for Texas

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Salary for Telephone Installer Jobs in Texas

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Telephone Installer positions.



Highest Education Level

Telephone Installers in Texas offer the following education background
High School or GED
32.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
25.9%
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 Texas
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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