Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Install, set-up, rearrange, or remove switching, distribution, routing, and dialing equipment used in central offices or headends. Service or repair telephone, cable television, Internet, and other communications equipment on customers' property. May install communications equipment or communications wiring in buildings.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
40 tasks analyzed
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints.
Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools.
Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation.
Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment.
Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain how it is to be used, and respond to any inquiries or complaints. | - | - | - |
| Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools. | - | - | - |
| Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation. | - | - | - |
| Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment. | - | - | - |
| Run wires between components and to outside cable systems, connecting them to wires from telephone poles or underground cable accesses. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$62,630
per year
Mean Wage
$66,650
per year
Employment
154K
workers
Wage Range
$42,440 - $94,970
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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