Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
Install and repair telecommunications cable, including fiber optics.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Education Level
Prior Experience Needed
Work experience required to enter this job
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
21 tasks analyzed
Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment.
Explain cable service to subscribers after installation and collect any installation fees that are due.
Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories.
Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment.
Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment. | - | - | - |
| Explain cable service to subscribers after installation and collect any installation fees that are due. | - | - | - |
| Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories. | - | - | - |
| Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment. | - | - | - |
| Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$70,500
per year
Mean Wage
$72,440
per year
Employment
98K
workers
Wage Range
$42,940 - $104,840
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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