Telephone and Cable TV Installers and Repairers
Description OES Code: 85702
String and repair telephone and television cable and other equipment for transmitting messages or TV programming. Duties include locating and repairing defects in existing systems; placing, rearranging, and removing underground or aerial cables; installing supports, insulation, or guy wire systems; and other auxiliary tasks necessary to maintain lines and cables.

Wages, California
Entry-Level Hourly Wage $15.12
25th Percentile $17.81
50th Percentile $22.01
75th Percentile $25.63

Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey

Employment Trends, California
Employment 1998 22,800
Projected Employment 2008 29,200
Percent Change 1998-2008 28.1%
Separations 1998-2008 8,500

Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
Employment 1999 240
Projected Employment 2006 360
Percent Change 1999-2006 50%
Separations 1999-2006 70

Employment Trends by California County

Getting the Job & Other Information
Industries in which telephone and cable TV installers and repairers may find employment opportunities include the following: Heavy Construction, Except Building, Highway And Street Construction, Heavy Construction Except Highway, Special Trade Contractors- Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical Work, Communications, Telephone Communications, Cable And Other Pay TV Services, Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods, Professional & Commercial Equipment, Electrical Goods.

Education and Training
You may be required to have long term on-the-job training to obtain employment in this field. Relevant coursework may include a program titled Lineworker: An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair local, long distance, and rural electric power cables and communication lines; erect and construct pole and tower lines; and install underground lines and cables.

For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.

Skills & Other Requirements
Skills and abilities important for telephone and cable TV installers and repairers include the following: Apply Analog Electronics Theory, Apply Electrical Codes, Apply Electrical Principles, Apply Electronic Principles, Apply Fiber Optic Principles, Climb Utility Poles, Distinguish Colors, Install Electrical/Electronic Cable/Wiring, Install Electronic Communication Equipment, Install Power & Communication Lines/Cables, Maintain Electrician's Tools And Equipment, Move And Lift Heavy Objects, Operate Aerial Work Platforms, Operate Electronic Test Equipment, Operate Power Construction Equipment, Operate Two-Way Radio, Precision Solder Electronic Components, Read Blueprints/Technical Drawings, Read Tape Measure, Read Technical Drawings & Specifications, Repair Power/Communication Lines, Splice Electric Or Communications Cable, Splice Electric Or Communications Trunk Lines, Use Electrical & Electronic Test Devices, Use Electrical Line Repair Equipment, Use Electrical Test Equipment, Use Gauges & Other Measuring Devices To Test Electrical Equipment, Use Hand Tools, Use Hand/Power Tools, Use Measuring Devices In Construction & Extraction Work, Use Specialized Tools, Use Voltmeter/Ohmmeter.

References
Oregon Labor Market Information System Occuaptional Information Center

Related Occupations: Electric Powerline Inst./Rep., Helpers: Electricians

Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP)